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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If Pangasius spp., Clarias spp., or other listed catfish genera
Different catfish species like swai or African catfish use sibling subheading 0303.23.00.
If processed into frozen fish flour or meal unfit for human consumption
Fish meals and flours shift to Chapter 07 if not fit for human use per Chapter 3 notes.
If made into flours, meals, or pellets fit for human consumption
Human-consumable fish pellets explicitly go to heading 0309 per chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide aquaculture certification and feed records to demonstrate compliance with US residue limits
• Use insulated reefer containers maintaining -18°C or below; document chain of cold to avoid duties disputes
• Declare accurately as 'whole' vs. 'dressed' to prevent reclassification during inspection
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 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.
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.