Frozen Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus)

Frozen whole channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) farmed in the US or imported, excluding filleted portions. HTS 0303.24.00 covers frozen catfish of Ictalurus spp. as specified.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0304.61.00.00Same rate: 35%

If cut into fillets with skin on

Skinned or unskinned catfish fillets classify under heading 0304.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If dehydrated or dried

Dried or dehydrated frozen fish reclassified to Chapter 07 vegetables/legumes if processed similarly.

0303.23.00Same rate: 35%

If misidentified as tilapia

Tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) has separate subheading 0303.23.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Provide aquaculture certification if from farm-raised sources to expedite FDA clearance

β€’ Label with exact scientific name (Ictalurus punctatus) for Customs verification