Smoked Catfish Whole from China
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 — 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
• 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