Fresh Chilled Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus)

Whole channel catfish (Ictalurus spp.), fresh or chilled, whole fish. HTS 0302.79.50 covers as 'other' listed catfish. U.S. favorite often imported from abroad.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0304.62.00Same rate: 35%

If U.S. farm-raised fillets

Specific provisions exist for catfish fillets in 0304.62.

0302.71Lower: 10% vs 35%

If mistakenly as salmon

Species-specific headings precede the 'other' catch-all.

0305Lower: 10% vs 35%

If only livers imported

Edible offal like livers have separate subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Align with USDA catfish labeling laws for country-of-origin

• Ensure no antibiotics above MRLs via residue analysis

• Use clear plastic packaging for visual inspection at entry

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