Frozen Farm-Raised Channel Catfish from Japan
Frozen whole channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) from US-style pond aquaculture systems, typically head-on and gutted minimally. This product is squarely under HTS 0303.24.00.10 as frozen Ictalurus spp. whole fish, not fillets or offal.
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
• Provide aquaculture certification and feed records to demonstrate compliance with US residue limits
• Use insulated reefer containers maintaining -18°C or below; document chain of cold to avoid duties disputes
• Declare accurately as 'whole' vs. 'dressed' to prevent reclassification during inspection