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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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