Frozen U.S. Farmed Catfish Blocks from Germany
Blocks of frozen whole channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) from Delta region farms, packaged in bulk for further processing. HTS 0303.24.00.10 applies to these frozen whole Ictalurus spp. excluding any heading 0304 fillets.
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
• Submit FDA prior notice 2-8 hours before arrival for aquaculture products
• Use block-freezing methods documented to prove integrity against thaw-refreeze damage
• Avoid declaring as 'H&G' (headed & gutted) if whole, as processing level affects duty