Frozen Blue Catfish Whole from China
Frozen whole blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus), a large freshwater species used in US aquaculture and wild fisheries, preserved by freezing for food use. Classified under HTS 0303.24.00.10 specifically for frozen Ictalurus spp., excluding any filleted or offal products.
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
• Include detailed packing lists specifying net weight, species, and catch/farm details to facilitate CBP examination
• Obtain prior FDA import alerts check for Ictalurus spp. due to potential antibiotic residues in farmed imports
• Label packages clearly with 'Frozen Whole Ictalurus spp.' to prevent confusion with processed forms