Fresh Chilled Catfish (Clarias gariepinus)
African catfish (Clarias gariepinus), fresh or chilled whole fish. This product is not filleted or further processed, so it falls under tariff item 0302.79.00 as 'other' fish within the specified species list.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fish is presented as fillets or other fish meat
Fillets and fish meat are classified in heading 03.04, not 03.02.
If the fish is smoked, dried, salted or in brine
Processed fish products fall under heading 03.05.
If the fish is frozen rather than fresh or chilled
Frozen fish are classified in heading 03.03.
Not sure which classification is right?
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fish is clearly labeled as fresh or chilled, not frozen, to qualify for this tariff item
• Verify the species (Clarias gariepinus) is correctly identified on the commercial invoice
• Be aware that fish unfit for human consumption are excluded from Chapter 3 and would fall under Chapter 5
Related Products under Tariff item 0302.79.00
Chilled Nile Perch Loins
Backbone-removed loins from fresh Nile perch, skin-on and chilled, maintaining whole-fish integrity. These loins are not fillets or other fish meat of heading 03.04, so they fall under tariff item 0302.79.00 as 'other' Nile perch forms.
Chilled Scaled Bighead Carp in 6.5kg Pack
Fresh chilled bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys spp.), scaled with viscera removed, packed in 6.5kg immediate packs for retail. This product falls under tariff item 0302.79.00 as 'Other' fresh or chilled fish, specifically a listed carp species not elsewhere specified.
Chilled Scaled Catfish in 4.5kg Vacuum Pack
Fresh chilled catfish (Clarias spp.), scaled with viscera and heads removed, sealed in vacuum immediate containers of 4.5kg. This product is classified under tariff item 0302.79.00 as 'Other' fresh or chilled fish, being a listed catfish species not covered by more specific subheadings.
Chilled Scaled Nile Perch in 3kg Pouch
Fresh chilled Nile perch (Lates niloticus), scaled with viscera removed, in flexible immediate pouches of 3kg. This product falls under tariff item 0302.79.00 as 'Other' fresh or chilled fish, being a listed species not otherwise specified.
Chilled Scaled Snakehead in 5.5kg Tray
Fresh chilled snakeheads (Channa spp.), scaled with fins removed, in plastic trays totaling 5.5kg. This product is classified under tariff item 0302.79.00 as 'Other' fresh or chilled fish, being a listed species not covered by more specific subheadings.
Chilled Whole Nile Perch
Ungutted whole Nile perch fish, fresh or chilled on ice, typically 2-5 kg each from Ugandan or Tanzanian waters. This product is not filleted or further processed, so it falls under tariff item 0302.79.00 as 'other' Nile perch.