Fresh Chilled Channel Catfish (Ictalurus Punctatus) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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