Frozen Blue Catfish Boneless Fillets from Mexico
Frozen boneless fillets sourced from Ictalurus furcatus (blue catfish), known for their firm texture and mild flavor. Processed by filleting, deboning, and blast-freezing immediately after harvest. Falls under HTS 0304.62.0010 for frozen fillets of the specific Ictalurus spp.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Obtain aquaculture certification if farm-raised to meet US import standards and facilitate customs clearance
• Watch for antidumping duties on catfish from Vietnam or China; provide detailed processing records to prove origin
• Maintain cold chain integrity with temperature logs to comply with FDA import alerts on seafood