Fresh Chilled Snakehead

Fresh or chilled whole snakehead fish (Channa spp.), invasive freshwater species classified under other fish 0302.89.50.77, fresh/chilled excluding fillets or meat of 0304, adhering to chapter notes on non-pellet forms.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0302.82.00Same rate: 35%

If classified as rays or skates

Certain cartilaginous fish have specific subheadings under 0302.82.

0304.94Lower: 16% vs 35%

If swordfish meat excluding fillets

Specific species meat uses dedicated 0304 codes.

0309.10Lower: 16% vs 35%

If processed into flours fit for human consumption

Chapter excludes such products from 0305-0308, to 0309.

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Import Tips & Compliance

APHIS import permit required for snakehead due to invasive species status; check USFWS injured species list

Use insulated containers with real-time temp monitoring for compliance during transit

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