Fresh Chilled Channel Catfish (Ictalurus Punctatus) from Germany

US-farmed or imported fresh chilled channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus), whole fish excluding fillets, often head-off tail-on for processing. HTS 0302.72.5034 applies to 'other' catfish including Ictalurus spp., fresh or chilled, outside offal subheadings. Popular in Southern US cuisine.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Include farm-to-port temperature logs; temperatures above 0°C but under freezing confirm 'chilled' not frozen

US imports often from Asia; ensure no antibiotic residues via FDA import alerts for catfish

Separate heads/guts immediately upon entry to avoid 0302.99 offal duties