Bulk Frozen Ocean Catfish Fillets

Bulk-packed frozen fillets of ocean catfish (wolffish) in 20kg master cartons for wholesale distribution. Classified precisely under HTS 0304.89.50.45 as other frozen fillets of this species, neither minced nor pelletized per chapter notes. Used in further processing or institutional kitchens.

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.

0306.17.00Same rate: 35%

If in retail-ready consumer packaging under 3kg

0306 covers shelled crustaceans but for fish, retail packs might analogize; fillets bulk stay 0304.

0304.89Same rate: 35%

If not specifically ocean catfish but other unspecified frozen fillets

.90 is statistical suffix for other; .50.45 is precise for wolffish.

1605Lower: 10% vs 35%

If smoked or cooked fillets

Prepared/preserved fish fillets (e.g., smoked) go to Chapter 16, not raw frozen 0304.

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Import Tips & Compliance

For bulk imports, ensure entry summary specifies HTS to subheading .50.45; aggregate packaging doesn't change classification

Comply with Lacey Act declarations for species and harvest origin to prevent seizures