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Farmed Torafugu

Farmed Japanese Puffer
Nagasaki, Japan Farmed Fish Farmed
Size Range
1kg–1.5kg
Availability
Seasonal / By Inquiry
Forms Available
Whole, Fillet, Loin, Saku
Shipping
Fresh (Air) / Frozen
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The Thrill of Japanese Cuisine

Torafugu (Tiger Pufferfish) is perhaps the most famous — and infamous — fish in Japanese cuisine. While certain organs contain the deadly toxin tetrodotoxin, the flesh itself is completely safe when prepared by licensed fugu chefs.

Torafugu is prized for its unique firm, almost crunchy texture and subtle, clean flavor. Nagasaki and Shimonoseki are the two great fugu capitals of Japan. The fish is especially popular in winter when it reaches peak condition.

Advance Intertrade sources Torafugu from Nagasaki's licensed suppliers, offering both wild-caught and farmed specimens. All fish are properly processed by licensed handlers before export.

How It's Served

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    Tessa (Fugu Sashimi)

    Paper-thin translucent slices arranged in chrysanthemum patterns — the signature fugu experience.

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    Tecchiri (Fugu Hot Pot)

    Chunks of fugu simmered in a light kombu broth with vegetables — a warming winter dish.

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    Fugu Karaage (Fried)

    Deep-fried fugu pieces — crispy outside, tender inside, with a squeeze of lemon.

Export & Sourcing Details

HS Code
0302.89 (Fresh) / 0304.89 (Fillet, prepared)
Seasonality
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Dec
Best Oct–Feb. Farmed available year-round. Wild Torafugu is a winter luxury. Licensed processing required.
Size Grading
SizeGradeCommon Use
800g–1 kgSmallHot pot (tecchiri)
1–1.5 kgStandardMost popular — sashimi (tessa), hot pot
1.5–2 kgLargePremium thin-sliced sashimi (usuzukuri)
2+ kgJumboSpecial order, high-end ryokan
Available Forms
Whole (prepared by licensed handler) · Migaki (cleaned, toxin removed) · Sashimi-ready fillet · Hire (fins, dried for hire-zake)
Packing & Cold Chain
EPS box with gel ice. Must be processed by certified fugu handler before export.
Sourcing Region
Nagasaki (farmed) — Japan's #1 fugu farming prefecture (50%+ of national output). Wild from Shimonoseki.
Minimum Order
From 1 box (approx. 5–8 kg). Import regulations vary by destination — check local requirements.
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