Fresh Chilled Clarias Gariepinus Whole Catfish from China
African catfish (Clarias gariepinus), fresh or chilled in whole form, a hardy farmed species from Southeast Asia and Africa. Falls under HTS 0302.72.50 as 'other' Clarias spp. catfish, excluding any fillet processing. Ideal for live tank transport or immediate filleting.
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
• Provide aquaculture certification to distinguish farmed Clarias from wild-caught, aiding in tariff verification and antidumping checks
• Label shipments clearly as 'whole fresh/chilled catfish' to prevent reclassification; include photos in documentation if disputed
• Watch for seasonal FDA import refusals on catfish due to veterinary residues; test for antibiotics pre-shipment