Frozen Blue Gourami Whole from Japan
Whole frozen blue gourami (Trichogaster trichopterus), a tropical freshwater ornamental and food fish, frozen intact. Classified HTS 0303.89.0043 for other frozen freshwater fish excluding offal.
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
• Dual food/ornamental use; declare end-use to avoid Chapter 03 vs 05 mix-up
• Color retention testing may be needed for quality claims
• Small size risks confusion with shrimp products under section 609 notes