Brined Catfish Whole from Japan
Whole catfish (Clarias spp.) preserved in brine, ungutted and unprocessed beyond brining for extended shelf life. Fits HTS 0305.64.5000 as 'other' within listed species like catfish, explicitly salted/in brine but not dried, smoked, or turned into offal. Adheres to chapter exclusion of pellets or flours.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide lab analysis confirming brine concentration to distinguish from fresh or frozen under customs scrutiny
• Include commercial invoice specifying 'in brine, not dried or smoked' to match HTS description precisely
• Check for Section 609 compliance if any shrimp contamination risk in processing facilities