Fresh Chilled Catfish Fillets from Germany
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 — 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
• 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