Bulk Fresh Catfish for Processing from Germany
Bulk shipments of fresh/chilled whole Ictalurus punctatus catfish destined for US processors. HTS 0302.72.50.01 applies to unfilleted chilled product.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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