Fresh Chilled Catfish from Japan
Fresh or chilled whole catfish (Pangasius or Clarias spp.), excluding fillets, classified as other fish under 0302.89.50.77 since not matching primary headings 0302.91-0302.99. This heading covers freshwater species live or dead, fresh or chilled, per HTS hierarchy.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Pangasius from Vietnam may incur antidumping duties; confirm AD/CVD status via CBP before shipping
• Submit FDA import entry with lot codes for traceability in case of recalls common in farmed catfish
• Document gutted or ungutted state clearly to prevent misclassification as offal