Fresh Chilled Flathead Catfish (Pylodictis Olivaris) from China
US Gulf/Mississippi wild-caught flathead catfish, chilled whole for sportfishing markets. Classified HTS 0302.72.5034 as Ictalurus-like 'other' catfish, fresh excluding fillets. Primarily recreational angling bait.
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
• Wild US species demand detailed harvest logs under Lacey Act
• Often interstate; confirm interstate commerce docs if not international import
• Bleeding and icing within 2 hours post-catch to qualify as fresh