Frozen Skin-On Catfish Fillets from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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