Fresh Chilled Channel Catfish (Ictalurus Punctatus) from China

U.S.-farmed channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus), imported fresh or chilled whole for ethnic markets or processing. HTS 0302.72.50 covers 'other' Ictalurus spp., ensuring it's not filleted per heading 0304 exclusion. Commonly sourced from hybrid strains.

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

Comply with special provisions for U.S. catfish imports; label origin accurately to avoid Section 232 or antidumping duties

Use insulated containers with ice slurry for transit; maintain chain-of-custody records for CBP inspection