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Frozen Bighead Carp from Japan

Whole frozen bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) from Chinese aquaculture farms, scaled and ready for filleting. This is specifically under 0303.25.01.00 for listed frozen carp species.

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 health certificates from exporting country confirming no diseases like koi herpesvirus

• Use IQF (individually quick frozen) packaging if possible to ease portioning and reduce thaw issues

• Beware of size variations; declare average weight per fish to match statistical reporting