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