Frozen Farm-Raised Channel Catfish from Germany
Frozen whole channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) from US-style pond aquaculture systems, typically head-on and gutted minimally. This product is squarely under HTS 0303.24.00.10 as frozen Ictalurus spp. whole fish, not fillets or offal.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide aquaculture certification and feed records to demonstrate compliance with US residue limits
• Use insulated reefer containers maintaining -18°C or below; document chain of cold to avoid duties disputes
• Declare accurately as 'whole' vs. 'dressed' to prevent reclassification during inspection