Fresh Chilled Catfish Fillets from Germany
Boneless fillets from channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus), fresh or chilled for immediate consumption. Falls under HTS 0304.49.01 as other fresh/chilled fish fillets excluding tuna, herring, etc. Commonly imported for US aquaculture markets.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include detailed commercial invoices specifying fillet preparation (skinless/boneless) and chill method (ice-packed)
• Comply with US aquaculture labeling rules if from farm-raised sources to prevent customs holds
• Test for antibiotics/residues as catfish imports often face enhanced FDA scrutiny