Frozen Channel Catfish Fillets (Ictalurus punctatus) from Germany
Frozen fillets from U.S.-farmed channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus), a freshwater species native to North America. These skin-on or skinless fillets are used in Southern U.S. cuisine and foodservice. Falls under HTS 0304.62.00 for frozen Ictalurus spp. catfish fillets.
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 farm-to-fillet traceability docs for Ictalurus imports, especially from non-U.S. sources
• Label net weight accurately; overages lead to duty recalculations
• Avoid mincing; minced meat shifts to statistical suffixes with different rates