Fresh Chilled Carp Fillets from Japan
Boneless, fresh chilled fillets from common carp (Cyprinus carpio), a widely farmed freshwater fish. Classified in HTS 0304.49.0115 as other freshwater fish fillets, fresh or chilled, not minced.
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 lot traceability and harvest date to meet FSMA import verification for high-risk foods like fish
• Ensure no binders or processing that could classify as 'pellets' per chapter note
• Test for contaminants common in carp (e.g
• heavy metals) to avoid FDA detentions