Fresh Chilled Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) Scaled Retail Trays
Fresh or chilled channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus), scaled and headed but with fins intact, presented in retail trays weighing 6.8 kg or less. This product is minimally processed and falls under tariff item 0302.72.00 as catfish of the species Ictalurus spp., fresh or chilled, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the catfish is presented as fillets or other fish meat
Fillets and fish meat are classified under heading 03.04, not 03.02.
If the catfish is frozen rather than fresh or chilled
Frozen fish are classified under heading 03.03.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is clearly labeled with the species name (Ictalurus punctatus) and state of processing (scaled, headed) on commercial invoices
• Verify that the fish is fresh or chilled, not frozen, as frozen products fall under a different heading
• Check with the CBSA for any import permits required under the Fish Inspection Act
Related Products under Tariff item 0302.72.00
Bulk Fresh Catfish for Processing
Bulk shipments of fresh or chilled whole Ictalurus punctatus catfish destined for processing. This product falls under tariff item 0302.72.00 as catfish of the species Ictalurus spp., fresh or chilled, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04.
Chilled Ictalurus Catfish for Sushi
Premium sushi-grade chilled whole channel catfish (Ictalurus spp.), processed minimally for raw consumption. This product falls under tariff item 0302.72.00 as catfish of the species Ictalurus spp., fresh or chilled, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04.
Fresh Chilled Blue Catfish (Ictalurus Furcatus)
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Fresh Chilled Channel Catfish (Ictalurus Punctatus)
Fresh or chilled channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus), whole, imported for ethnic markets or processing. This product falls under tariff item 0302.72.00 as catfish of the species Ictalurus spp., fresh or chilled, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04.
Fresh Chilled Clarias Gariepinus African Catfish Scaled Packs
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Fresh Chilled Clarias Gariepinus Whole Catfish
Fresh or chilled African catfish (Clarias gariepinus), whole, farmed in Southeast Asia or Africa. This product falls under tariff item 0302.72.00 as catfish of the species Clarias spp., fresh or chilled, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04.