0305.64.50.00/Brined Snakehead Whole Fish/Japan

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

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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