Bulk Frozen Ocean Catfish Blocks Skinned Fillets from Japan
Industrial-grade frozen blocks of skinned ocean catfish fillets, each over 4.5 kg, designed for thawing, mincing, or precise cutting in food processing facilities. This precise match to HTS 0304.89.10.10 criteria—frozen skinned fillets of wolf fish in qualifying blocks for further breakdown—dictates its classification.
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
• Label shipments clearly as 'for mincing/processing' and maintain chain-of-custody records from freezing to import to support classification
• Comply with HACCP plans and FDA prior notice for seafood; test for contaminants common in deep-sea wolf fish
• Do not trim or portion before freezing, as pre-cut pieces may qualify under different 'divided into pieces' provisions