Frozen Clarias Catfish Fillets from Japan
Frozen North African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) fillets, farmed globally. Under HTS 0304.69.00.00 as specified catfish spp. fillets. Affordable alternative to tilapia.
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
• Validate antibiotic-free certification for farmed Clarias per FDA import refusals
• Use block-frozen vs IQF if for bulk; IQF may qualify for different handling
• Document harvest-to-freeze chain to prove not previously frozen/thawed