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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If including edible offal like livers
Edible fish offal of 0302.72 falls under 0302.91-0302.99, separate from whole fish.
If skinless/boneless cuts
Any cuts beyond whole/gutted become 'other fish meat' in 0304.
If processed into pellets for human food
Chapter Note excludes human-fit pellets/flours from 0302-0308 into 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include farm harvest date and live weight docs to verify freshness within 24-48 hours
• Label as 'Ictalurus punctatus - fresh/chilled' to prevent confusion with frozen or imported basa
• Check for anti-dumping duties if from certain countries mimicking US catfish
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.
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.
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.