Frozen Crucian Carp from Japan
Frozen Carassius carassius (crucian carp), small whole fish popular in Eastern European markets, preserved frozen. Classified precisely under HTS 0303.25.01.00 as listed carp species.
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
• Ensure traceability documents from wild catch or farms to comply with Lacey Act declarations
• Test for antibiotics if from Asian producers, as FDA has strict residue limits
• Package in consumer-ready sizes to avoid reclassification as industrial bulk