Fresh Chilled Clarias Catfish Fillets from China
Boneless fillets from Clarias spp. (African catfish), fresh or chilled, popular in African and European markets. HTS 0304.51.01.90 as 'other' for listed catfish genera excluding swai/basa types.
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
• Differentiate Clarias from Pangasius in docs; mislabeling leads to reclassification
• FDA prior notice required; test for residues from pond farming
• Ensure fillets are not minced to stay out of potential 0304.52