Frozen Carp Whole from Japan
Whole frozen common carp (Cyprinus carpio), a widely farmed freshwater fish, frozen for preservation excluding any filleting. HTS 0303.89.0043 applies to this other frozen freshwater fish not covered by specific offal or species subheadings.
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
• Label packages clearly as 'frozen whole freshwater fish' with lot codes for traceability under FDA import alerts
• Test for antibiotics common in Asian carp farms; non-compliance results in detention