Bulk Fresh Catfish for Processing

Bulk shipments of fresh/chilled whole Ictalurus punctatus catfish destined for US processors. HTS 0302.72.50.01 applies to unfilleted chilled product.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0306.94Lower: 10% vs 35%

If bulk for non-food industrial use

Industrial fish (not human consumption) under 0306.

0302.91Lower: 10% vs 35%

If shipped with separate edible livers

Offal separated moves to specific 0302.91-99 subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use refrigerated containers (reefers) set to 0-2°C with continuous monitoring

File for duty drawback if re-exported after processing

Avoid over-gutting; excessive prep risks parts classification