Frozen Catfish Whole from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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