Smoked Snakehead Whole from Japan
Whole smoked Channa spp. snakehead fish, popular in Asian cuisine. Classed in HTS 0305.44.01.00 for smoked snakeheads, excluding flours or pellets unfit for this heading per chapter notes.
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
• Snakeheads are invasive; provide proof of legal aquaculture to avoid USFWS restrictions
• Label with full species name to match HTS description exactly
• Ensure not ground into meal, as that would shift to heading 0309