Frozen Skin-On Ictalurus Catfish Fillets from Japan
Frozen fillets from Ictalurus spp. with skin intact, prized for flavor in Southern US cuisine. Processed by removing head/guts/bones but retaining skin, then frozen. HTS 0304.62.0010 covers all frozen Ictalurus fillets whether skin-on or skinless.
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
• Provide skinning status in commercial invoices to avoid disputes over value/processing level
• Test for contaminants per FDA import refusal list for catfish species