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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen rather than chilled
Frozen Ictalurus spp. catfish shifts to heading 0303 for frozen fish, changing the duty rate and requiring different storage docs.
If processed into fillets or other fish meat
Fillets and fish meat of Ictalurus spp. fall under heading 0304, excluding whole fish from 0302.
If ground into flour, meal, or pellets fit for human consumption
Per Chapter Note, flours, meals, and pellets suitable for humans are classified in 0309, not 0302-0308.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Maintain cold chain with temperature logs below 4°C to prove 'fresh/chilled' status and avoid reclassification as frozen (0303)
• Provide aquaculture certification and species ID via DNA testing to confirm Ictalurus spp. and comply with US FDA seafood HACCP
• Avoid common pitfalls like improper labeling; declare exact species and weight accurately to prevent penalties
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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.
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.