Frozen Channel Catfish Fillets (Ictalurus punctatus) from Japan
Frozen fillets from U.S.-farmed channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus), a freshwater species native to North America. These skin-on or skinless fillets are used in Southern U.S. cuisine and foodservice. Falls under HTS 0304.62.00 for frozen Ictalurus spp. catfish 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
• Provide farm-to-fillet traceability docs for Ictalurus imports, especially from non-U.S. sources
• Label net weight accurately; overages lead to duty recalculations
• Avoid mincing; minced meat shifts to statistical suffixes with different rates