Fresh Blue Catfish Fillets Removed
Whole fresh or chilled blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus) from river farms, head-on and gutted for foodservice. Falls under HTS 0302.72.50.01 specifically for Ictalurus spp. excluding processed fillets.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If Pangasius, Silurus, or Clarias spp. instead
Other catfish genera like Pangasius (basa/swai) use 0302.71, differing from Ictalurus-specific subheading.
If for US farm-raised catfish fillets
Once filleted, it becomes fish meat of heading 0304; whole fish remain in 0302.
If dried or dehydrated
Dried leguminous vegetables or fish change chapters; fresh/chilled stays in 03.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit FDA Prior Notice 2-8 hours before arrival with exact HTS and species details to expedite entry
• Use insulated containers with ice; document chain of custody to confirm not frozen and qualifies as chilled
• Watch for misdeclaration as 'generic catfish'; specify Ictalurus to avoid disputes with 0302.71 for other species
Related Products under HTS 0302.72.50.01
Fresh Chilled Channel Catfish Whole
Whole fresh or chilled channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus), ungutted and unprocessed except for cleaning, sourced from US aquaculture farms. Classified under HTS 0302.72.50.01 as fresh/chilled Ictalurus spp. catfish, excluding fillets or offal of heading 0304 or 0302.91-0302.99.
Fresh Chilled White Catfish
Fresh or chilled whole white catfish (Ictalurus catus) harvested from coastal US waters, presented head-off but intact. HTS 0302.72.50.01 covers this Ictalurus species as chilled, non-filleted fish.
US Farm-Raised Channel Catfish Fresh
Pond-raised channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) shipped fresh/chilled whole from Delta region farms. Specifically under 0302.72.50.01 for live-weight Ictalurus excluding fillets.
Fresh Chilled Flathead Catfish
Wild-caught fresh/chilled flathead catfish (Pylodictis olivaris, often assoc. Ictalurus group but confirm spp.) whole for markets. HTS 0302.72.50.01 for specified Ictalurus genus chilled fish.
Chilled Ictalurus Catfish for Sushi
Premium sushi-grade chilled whole channel catfish (Ictalurus spp.) processed minimally for raw consumption. Classed in HTS 0302.72.50.01 as fresh/chilled excluding fillets.
Bulk Fresh Catfish for Processing
Bulk shipments of fresh/chilled whole Ictalurus punctatus catfish destined for US processors. HTS 0302.72.50.01 applies to unfilleted chilled product.