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
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
• 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