Frozen Catfish Fillets

Frozen US channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) fillets or basa/swai varieties, sourced from US farms or imports. These skinless, boneless portions are frozen for supermarket sales. Classified in 0304.89.50.30 for other frozen freshwater fish fillets.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0304.89Same rate: 35%

If from Alaska pollock

Specific frozen fillets like Alaska pollock are separated under 0304.89.20, excluding 'other' categories.

1902.20.00Higher: 41.4% vs 35%

If made into pellets for humans

Fish flour, meals, or pellets fit for human consumption are under 0309 or 1902, per chapter notes excluding from 0304.

0306.17.00Same rate: 35%

If sold as fish sticks

Frozen fish simply cooked or breaded (e.g., fish fingers) are under 0306 for cooked preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include aquaculture certification to meet FDA import alerts on antibiotics in catfish products

Declare exact species (e.g

Ictalurus punctatus) to distinguish from saltwater catfish under different codes

Avoid over-glazing; FDA limits ice glaze to 10% of weight for accurate duty calculation

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