Frozen Snakehead Whole

Whole frozen snakehead (Channa striata), an invasive freshwater fish from Asia, preserved frozen. HTS 0303.89.0043 covers this as other frozen freshwater fish, not fillets.

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.

0303.84.00Same rate: 35%

If swordfish or marlins (marine analog)

Specific billfish have marine subheadings separate from freshwater.

1604.16Lower: 10% vs 35%

If prepared/preserved

Canned or ready-to-eat snakehead shifts to Chapter 16.

0309.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If unfit for human food, as pellets

Chapter notes route non-edible fish products to 0309.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ USFWS permits required due to invasive status; declare accordingly

β€’ Strict inspection for live parasites common in live-caught snakehead

β€’ Avoid retail packs that could imply prepared sets