Fresh Chilled Catfish Fillets from Japan
Boneless fillets from channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus), a freshwater species, supplied fresh or chilled in vacuum packs. Falls under HTS 0304.59.00.36 as other freshwater fish fillets, fresh or chilled, distinct from heading 0304.41 for specific saltwater species.
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
• Comply with US catfish-specific labeling under UPLPA; provide catch certificates for traceability; pitfall: misdeclaring as basa/swai which may trigger antidumping duties