Fresh Chilled Flathead Catfish from China
Wild-caught fresh/chilled flathead catfish (Pylodictis olivaris, often assoc. Ictalurus group but confirm spp.) whole for markets. HTS 0302.72.50.01 for specified Ictalurus genus chilled fish.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use morphological or genetic verification for strict Ictalurus classification
• Ship in oxygenated water tanks if semi-live to maintain 'fresh' status
• Prepare for USDA/NOAA inspections on wild vs. farmed origin