Fresh Blue Catfish Fillets Removed from Germany
Whole fresh or chilled blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus) from river farms, head-on and gutted for foodservice. Falls under HTS 0302.72.50.01 specifically for Ictalurus spp. excluding processed fillets.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Submit FDA Prior Notice 2-8 hours before arrival with exact HTS and species details to expedite entry
• Use insulated containers with ice; document chain of custody to confirm not frozen and qualifies as chilled
• Watch for misdeclaration as 'generic catfish'; specify Ictalurus to avoid disputes with 0302.71 for other species