Frozen White Catfish
Frozen whole white catfish (Ictalurus catus), a smaller East Coast species valued for its mild flavor. This product falls under tariff item 0303.24.00 as part of the Ictalurus spp. group of frozen catfish, excluding fillets or other meat of heading 03.04.
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 |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fish are filleted or cut into meat
Frozen catfish fillets are classified under heading 03.04.
If the fish are smoked or preserved
Smoked or preserved fish are classified under heading 03.05.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fish are whole and not filleted to remain under 0303.24.00
• Provide scientific name (Ictalurus catus) in documentation for CBSA verification
• Check for any import restrictions or duties specific to catfish species
Related Products under Tariff item 0303.24.00
Block Frozen Silurus Glanis Wels Catfish
Block-frozen wels catfish (Silurus glanis) from European aquaculture, presented whole. This product falls under tariff item 0303.24.00 as frozen catfish of the species Silurus spp., excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04.
Bulk Frozen Basa H&G
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Bulk Frozen Catfish Pangasius Spp.
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Frozen Basa Catfish Whole
Frozen Basa Catfish Whole consists of intact frozen basa catfish (Pangasius bocourti) imported as whole fish, not further processed into fillets or other cuts. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.24.00 because it is a frozen catfish of the Pangasius species, which is specifically named in the subheading. The fish is presented in a whole, unprocessed state, making it eligible for this classification.
Frozen Basa Fillets
Whole frozen basa fish (Pangasius bocourti) from Southeast Asia, presented without skinning or filleting, classified under tariff item 0303.24.00 as frozen Pangasius spp. excluding fillets of heading 03.04.
Frozen Blue Catfish Ictalurus Furcatus
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