0302.72.50.01/Fresh Chilled Channel Catfish Whole/Germany

Fresh Chilled Channel Catfish Whole from Germany

Whole fresh or chilled channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus), ungutted and unprocessed except for cleaning, sourced from US aquaculture farms. Classified under HTS 0302.72.50.01 as fresh/chilled Ictalurus spp. catfish, excluding fillets or offal of heading 0304 or 0302.91-0302.99.

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%

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Import Tips

• Maintain cold chain with temperature logs below 4°C to prove 'fresh/chilled' status and avoid reclassification as frozen (0303)

• Provide aquaculture certification and species ID via DNA testing to confirm Ictalurus spp. and comply with US FDA seafood HACCP

• Avoid common pitfalls like improper labeling; declare exact species and weight accurately to prevent penalties