Fresh Chilled Flathead Catfish (Pylodictis Olivaris) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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