Fresh Chilled Clarias Gariepinus Whole Catfish from China
Fresh or chilled African catfish (Clarias gariepinus), a Clarias spp. variety, supplied whole and ungutted or gutted but not filleted. Falls under HTS 0302.72.5034 for 'other' catfish species fresh or chilled, distinct from tilapia or carp. Ideal for ethnic markets valuing head-on presentations.
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
• Provide aquaculture certification if farmed; wild-caught requires additional traceability under Lacey Act
• Label precisely as 'Clarias spp.' to match HTS; mislabeling as generic 'catfish' risks audit
• Avoid plastic wrapping that could imply processing; use ice slurry documentation for chilled status