Frozen Clarias Gariepinus Catfish from Japan
Whole frozen African catfish (Clarias gariepinus), under 'other' catfish species in HTS 0303.24.0050, excluding fillets. Commonly imported from African farms as unprocessed frozen whole fish.
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
• Test for antibiotics common in African aquaculture; provide residue-free certificates
• Use NAICS codes accurately for statistical reporting in AES filing