Dried Clarias Catfish Strips from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• 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