Frozen Tra Whole Fish from Germany
Frozen tra fish (Pangasius hypophthalmus), a type of Pangasius spp., imported whole with heads and tails intact. Falls under HTS 0303.24.00.20 for frozen catfish excluding fillets, commonly used in Asian cuisine after thawing and cleaning.
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
• Include commercial invoice specifying 'Pangasius hypophthalmus' and frozen whole form to match statistical suffix .20
• Test for antibiotics/residues per FDA import alerts; detention common for Vietnamese pangasius
• Label blocks with net weight, species, and country of origin; avoid bulk repackaging without CBP approval