Fresh Chilled Catfish Fillets from Germany
Boneless, skinless fillets from channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus), maintained fresh or chilled without freezing or mincing. Falls under HTS 0304.49.0190 as fillets of other fish not covered by specific headings for species like trout or flatfish.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide certificates of origin and species verification to prevent misclassification as protected species
• Maintain cold chain documentation proving 'chilled' status under 4°C to avoid reclassification as frozen
• Watch for U.S. farm-raised catfish safeguard quotas on certain imports