Frozen Ictalurus Punctatus Fillet Strips from Japan
Frozen strips cut from blue catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) fillets, a U.S. native Siluriformes used in Southern cuisine. Often imported from domestic processing overseas. HTS 0304.62.0030 includes these as other Siluriformes frozen fillets.
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 U.S
• Farm Bill catfish definition distinguishing domestic from imported Siluriformes
• Provide fishing/aquaculture method declarations for sustainability labeling
• Ensure strips meet minimum fillet size to avoid reclass as fish meat