Frozen U.S. Farmed Catfish Blocks from Japan
Blocks of frozen whole channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) from Delta region farms, packaged in bulk for further processing. HTS 0303.24.00.10 applies to these frozen whole Ictalurus spp. excluding any heading 0304 fillets.
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
• Submit FDA prior notice 2-8 hours before arrival for aquaculture products
• Use block-freezing methods documented to prove integrity against thaw-refreeze damage
• Avoid declaring as 'H&G' (headed & gutted) if whole, as processing level affects duty