Fresh Chilled Blue Catfish (Ictalurus Furcatus) from China
Large wild-caught or farmed blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus) from U.S. rivers, fresh/chilled whole. HTS 0302.72.50 for other Ictalurus spp., intact fish not filleted. Used in Southern U.S. cuisine.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Differentiate wild vs farmed with traceability docs; wild may face different sustainability certifications
• Inspect for head/tail presence at entry to confirm not 'other fish meat' of 0304
• Avoid re-export pitfalls—ensure no prior freezing that could reclassify