Fresh Ictalurus Punctatus Catfish Fillets

Skinless, boneless fillets from channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus), a species of Ictalurus spp., harvested from U.S. farm-raised ponds and immediately chilled to preserve freshness. These fillets fall under HTS 0304.32.0010 as fresh or chilled fillets specifically of Ictalurus spp. catfish, distinct from other catfish genera like Pangasius.

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%

Alternative Classifications

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

0303Lower: 10% vs 35%

If whole or in simple dressed form (gutted, gilled)

Whole or minimally processed Ictalurus catfish enter under live, fresh, or chilled fish heading 0303, not fillets.

0304.61.00Same rate: 35%

If frozen instead of fresh or chilled

Frozen fillets of Ictalurus spp. shift to heading 0304.61, as the HTS splits fresh/chilled (0304.3-0304.5) from frozen (0304.6-0304.8).

0304Same rate: 35%

If containing salmon, except sockeye, coho, or chinook

Fillets with added salmon meat fall under composite mixtures in 0304.29, not pure Ictalurus spp.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure HACCP compliance for all seafood imports; test for antibiotics common in non-U.S

Ictalurus sources

Provide species-specific documentation confirming Ictalurus spp. (e.g

channel catfish) to avoid reclassification to broader catfish headings

Verify country of origin labeling, as U.S.-farmed channel catfish may qualify for preferential duties unlike Asian imports

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