0303.24.00.10/Frozen Channel Catfish Fillets/Japan

Frozen Channel Catfish Fillets from Japan

Whole frozen channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus), a freshwater species native to North America, imported as whole fish without filleting or processing beyond freezing. This falls under HTS 0303.24.00.10 as frozen Ictalurus spp., excluding fillets which are classified in heading 0304.

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%

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Import Tips

• Verify species identification via scientific name (Ictalurus spp.) with import documentation to avoid misclassification

• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and provide certificates of origin for farmed vs. wild-caught

• Avoid common pitfalls like improper temperature logs during transit, which can lead to spoilage rejections