Frozen Skin-On Catfish Fillets from China
Frozen catfish fillets with skin intact, typically from Pangasius or Ictalurus spp., valued for flavor retention in cooking. Sold in bulk to restaurants and wholesalers. Covered by HTS 0304.62.00 for all frozen catfish (Pangasius, Silurus, Clarias, Ictalurus) fillets.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Distinguish skin-on vs skinless in invoices; may affect statistical reporting
• Ensure blast-freezing records to prove 'frozen' status per tariff definition
• Batch-test for heavy metals; catfish accumulate bio-contaminants