Frozen Catfish Whole from Canada
Frozen whole catfish (Clarias spp.), excluding fillets and fish meat, suitable for further processing or direct consumption. Classified under HTS 0303.29.0150 as a listed species under 'other' frozen fish, distinct from offal subheadings. Typically imported skin-on, head-on for markets preferring whole fish.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Provide lab testing results for antibiotics and contaminants common in farmed catfish to meet FDA import refusals
• Label packages clearly with scientific name and country of origin to facilitate CBP examination
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as fillets; whole fish must retain head/guts for this code