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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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