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Frozen Snakehead Fillets Industrial Packs from Japan

Frozen northern snakehead (Channa argus) fillets packed in 8 kg vacuum pouches within master cartons for food manufacturing. Falls under HTS 0304.93.10.90 as frozen 'other' fillets of snakeheads in bulk containers >6.8 kg. Invasive species but permitted if farm-raised.

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

Obtain USFWS aquaculture certification; wild-caught snakeheads prohibited as invasives

Label with scientific name (Channa spp.); customs rejects vague 'fish fillet' declarations

Ensure immediate container integrity; leakage risks reclassification or FDA detention