Fresh Chilled White Catfish from Germany
Fresh or chilled whole white catfish (Ictalurus catus) harvested from coastal US waters, presented head-off but intact. HTS 0302.72.50.01 covers this Ictalurus species as chilled, non-filleted fish.
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
• Obtain country-of-origin certificate distinguishing US/Mexican Ictalurus from Asian imports
• Ensure no offal removal beyond basic evisceration to stay in 0302; excess processing risks 0304
• Comply with US Customs seafood bonding requirements for live/chilled shipments