Chilled Snakehead Fillets from Japan
Chilled fillets from Channa spp. snakehead fish, invasive in some regions but farmed in Asia for food. HTS 0304.39.00.00 applies to fresh or chilled fillets of snakeheads. Firm-textured meat suitable for steaming or frying.
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
• Include invasive species declarations if from US waters to comply with USFWS rules
• Test for heavy metals common in some snakehead habitats
• Specify 'fillets only' on invoices to prevent whole fish confusion