Fresh Chilled Blue Catfish (Ictalurus Furcatus) from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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