Fresh Chilled Catfish Fillets from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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