Frozen Channel Catfish Fillets from China
Whole frozen channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus), a freshwater species native to North America, imported as whole fish without filleting or processing beyond freezing. This falls under HTS 0303.24.00.10 as frozen Ictalurus spp., excluding fillets which are classified in heading 0304.
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
• Verify species identification via scientific name (Ictalurus spp.) with import documentation to avoid misclassification
• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and provide certificates of origin for farmed vs. wild-caught
• Avoid common pitfalls like improper temperature logs during transit, which can lead to spoilage rejections