Frozen Blue Catfish Whole from Japan
Frozen whole blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus), a large freshwater species used in US aquaculture and wild fisheries, preserved by freezing for food use. Classified under HTS 0303.24.00.10 specifically for frozen Ictalurus spp., excluding any filleted or offal products.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include detailed packing lists specifying net weight, species, and catch/farm details to facilitate CBP examination
• Obtain prior FDA import alerts check for Ictalurus spp. due to potential antibiotic residues in farmed imports
• Label packages clearly with 'Frozen Whole Ictalurus spp.' to prevent confusion with processed forms