Frozen Catfish Whole from China
Whole frozen channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus), a North American freshwater species, preserved by freezing without heading or gutting removal beyond basic prep. Falls under HTS 0303.89.0043 for other frozen freshwater fish, distinct from fillets or offal.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide detailed commercial invoice specifying 'whole frozen' to distinguish from fillets; misdescription leads to audits
• Comply with USFWS import permits if from aquaculture sources to prevent invasive species risks
• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics pellets; chapter notes exclude agglomerated products fit for human consumption