Fresh Chilled Catfish Fillets from China
Skin-off fillets from channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus), fresh or chilled, primarily for foodservice or retail markets. Falls under HTS 0304.59.00 as other non-specified fish meat, fresh or chilled. Excludes minced forms and requires cooking for consumption.
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
• Label accurately with species name per FDA Seafood List to comply with country-of-origin marking
• Use insulated packaging with ice to maintain chill chain; document temperatures for CBP verification
• Beware of blending with fillets from headed fish; pure fillets stay in 0304, parts may go to 0302/0303