Frozen Farm-Raised Channel Catfish from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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