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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not for human consumption, as bait
Fish not for human food (e.g., bait) classified under 0306 for offal/edible/nonedible portions.
If frozen whole
Freezing moves to Chapter 03 heading 0303, impacting quotas and duties.
If cooked or prepared
Prepared/preserved catfish (e.g., smoked) fall under Chapter 16, not fresh 0302.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain country-of-origin certificate distinguishing US/Mexican Ictalurus from Asian imports
• Ensure no offal removal beyond basic evisceration to stay in 0302; excess processing risks 0304
• Comply with US Customs seafood bonding requirements for live/chilled shipments
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 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.
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.