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Brined Snakehead Whole Fish from Japan

Whole snakehead fish (Channa spp.) in brine, a invasive/asian species preserved salted without drying or smoking. HTS 0305.64.5000 includes this as 'other' listed species in brine form, not offal or pelletized.

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

Check USFWS restrictions on live/invasive snakeheads; ensure fully brined/dead

Provide salinity proof to differentiate from fresh imports

Declare as food fish, not bait, to avoid reclassification

Brined Snakehead Whole Fish from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0305.64.50.00