Frozen Clarias Catfish Fillets from China
Frozen North African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) fillets, farmed globally. Under HTS 0304.69.00.00 as specified catfish spp. fillets. Affordable alternative to tilapia.
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
• Validate antibiotic-free certification for farmed Clarias per FDA import refusals
• Use block-frozen vs IQF if for bulk; IQF may qualify for different handling
• Document harvest-to-freeze chain to prove not previously frozen/thawed