Fresh Chilled Catfish Whole
Whole channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) fresh or chilled, a staple U.S. freshwater aquaculture species. Falls under HTS 0302.89.50.34 as other freshwater fish, fresh or chilled, not matching specific offal or higher subheadings in 0302.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the catfish is frozen
Frozen forms of other freshwater fish like catfish are classified in 0303.79, parallel to chilled.
If sold as headed, eviscerated, or filleted
Any filleting or meat separation changes to heading 0304 for freshwater fish meat excl. liver/roe.
If Prepared or preserved catfish shifts out of Chapter 03 to Chapter 16 for processed fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm whole fish condition with no skinning or heading to prevent reclass to parts under 0302.91+
• Include aquaculture certification and residue testing results for antibiotics/pesticides per FDA import alerts
• Label clearly as 'fresh chilled freshwater fish' to distinguish from marine species in other 0302 subheadings
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