0304.59.00/Fresh Chilled Catfish Fillets/Japan

Fresh Chilled Catfish Fillets from Japan

Skin-off fillets from channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus), fresh or chilled, primarily for foodservice or retail markets. Falls under HTS 0304.59.00 as other non-specified fish meat, fresh or chilled. Excludes minced forms and requires cooking for consumption.

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%

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Import Tips

• Label accurately with species name per FDA Seafood List to comply with country-of-origin marking

• Use insulated packaging with ice to maintain chill chain; document temperatures for CBP verification

• Beware of blending with fillets from headed fish; pure fillets stay in 0304, parts may go to 0302/0303