Frozen Snakehead Whole from Japan
Whole frozen snakehead (Channa striata), an invasive freshwater fish from Asia, preserved frozen. HTS 0303.89.0043 covers this as other frozen freshwater fish, not fillets.
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
• USFWS permits required due to invasive status; declare accordingly
• Strict inspection for live parasites common in live-caught snakehead
• Avoid retail packs that could imply prepared sets