Smoked Catfish Whole from Canada
Whole smoked catfish from Pangasius spp., gutted and smoked for extended shelf life. Classified under HTS 0305.44.01.00 as smoked catfish, one of the listed species in this specific freshwater fish category. Excludes offal and is not in pellet form per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide catch or farm origin certificates confirming Clarias or Pangasius spp. to meet HTS specificity
• Label clearly as 'smoked catfish' with processing details to comply with US customs and avoid fresh fish duties
• Test for contaminants; common pitfall is misdeclaring as salted instead of smoked