Frozen Skin-On Ictalurus Catfish Fillets from Germany
Frozen fillets from Ictalurus spp. with skin intact, prized for flavor in Southern US cuisine. Processed by removing head/guts/bones but retaining skin, then frozen. HTS 0304.62.0010 covers all frozen Ictalurus fillets whether skin-on or skinless.
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
• Provide skinning status in commercial invoices to avoid disputes over value/processing level
• Test for contaminants per FDA import refusal list for catfish species