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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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