Frozen Blue Catfish Whole
Frozen whole blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus), a large freshwater species used in US aquaculture and wild fisheries, preserved by freezing for food use. Classified under HTS 0303.24.00.10 specifically for frozen Ictalurus spp., excluding any filleted or offal products.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported fresh or chilled, not frozen
Fresh or chilled Ictalurus spp. are covered under heading 0302, distinct from frozen in 0303.
If in dried, salted, or smoked form even if whole
Dried, even if whole, falls under heading 0305, not merely frozen products.
If mechanically separated meat or other fish meat
Other frozen fish meat excluding fillets moves to 0304 subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include detailed packing lists specifying net weight, species, and catch/farm details to facilitate CBP examination
• Obtain prior FDA import alerts check for Ictalurus spp. due to potential antibiotic residues in farmed imports
• Label packages clearly with 'Frozen Whole Ictalurus spp.' to prevent confusion with processed forms
Related Products under HTS 0303.24.00.10
Frozen Channel Catfish Fillets
Whole frozen channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus), a freshwater species native to North America, imported as whole fish without filleting or processing beyond freezing. This falls under HTS 0303.24.00.10 as frozen Ictalurus spp., excluding fillets which are classified in heading 0304.
Frozen Farm-Raised Channel Catfish
Frozen whole channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) from US-style pond aquaculture systems, typically head-on and gutted minimally. This product is squarely under HTS 0303.24.00.10 as frozen Ictalurus spp. whole fish, not fillets or offal.
Frozen White Catfish
Frozen whole white catfish (Ictalurus catus), a smaller East Coast species valued for its mild flavor in Southern US cuisine. Falls under HTS 0303.24.00.10 as part of the Ictalurus spp. group of frozen catfish, excluding processed fillets.
Frozen Yellow Bullhead Catfish
Frozen whole yellow bullhead (Ictalurus natalis), a common North American freshwater catfish used in regional fisheries. Classified in HTS 0303.24.00.10 for frozen Ictalurus spp., provided no filleting or offal separation has occurred.
Frozen U.S. Farmed Catfish Blocks
Blocks of frozen whole channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) from Delta region farms, packaged in bulk for further processing. HTS 0303.24.00.10 applies to these frozen whole Ictalurus spp. excluding any heading 0304 fillets.