Dried Clarias Catfish Strips
Strips of African catfish (Clarias spp.) dried without smoking, popular in West African markets for snacks. HTS 0305.52.00.00 covers dried, salted or not, catfish including Clarias spp., excluding offal or human-fit pellets/flours per chapter notes. High protein preserved fish product.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen fillets or strips
Frozen processed catfish is under 0304; drying process shifts to preserved fish in 0305.
If from cod, haddock, etc., not listed species
Heading 0305.51 is for specific dried fish like cod; this subheading is species-specific for catfish.
If dried and treated like a legume/veg but fish
Rare misclass but fish drying stays in Chapter 03; veg drying in 07, but material dictates fish heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document cutting method to prove strips are from eviscerated fish, not offal which is excluded
• Avoid binders in processing to prevent reclassification as pellets under chapter definition
• Comply with HACCP plans for seafood safety during import clearance
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