Smoked Carp Fillets from Japan
Skin-on fillets of Cyprinus carpio carp, lightly smoked for flavor enhancement. This fits HTS 0305.44.01.00 precisely as smoked carp from listed species (Cyprinus spp.), part of smoked fish excluding offal or human-consumption pellets.
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
• Use detailed invoices specifying 'smoked carp fillets' and species to prevent reclassification to fresh
• Comply with Lacey Act by declaring species and quantity accurately for protected fish imports
• Avoid bulk packaging that could imply industrial pellets, sticking to consumer-ready smoked fish