Frozen Minced Catfish Meat from Japan
Frozen minced channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) fillets in 10 kg bulk pails for processing. HTS 0304.99.11.09 for other frozen minced freshwater fish in >6.8 kg containers. Excludes pelletized forms per chapter.
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
• Provide veterinary health certs for farmed catfish to address disease concerns at ports
• Specify 'minced, frozen fish meat' on all docs; vague descriptions cause exam delays
• Maintain -18°C chain to preserve frozen status under HTS definitions