Fresh Chilled Channel Catfish Fillets

Boneless fillets from US-farmed channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus), harvested fresh and chilled immediately. Falls under HTS 0304.32.0090 as 'other' chilled catfish fillets (Ictalurus spp.). Popular in Southern US cuisine.

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.

0304.42.00.00Same rate: 35%

If frozen channel catfish fillets

Frozen 'other' catfish fillets go to subheading 0304.42.

0303Lower: 10% vs 35%

If imported as fresh whole fish

Fresh whole catfish (Ictalurus spp.) classify under heading 0303.

0309.10Lower: 16% vs 35%

If processed into flours or pellets for human food

Chapter notes place human-consumption flours/pellets in 0309, not 0304/0305.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include farm-to-port temperature records to substantiate 'fresh/chilled' claim

Verify Ictalurus spp. via DNA testing if disputed at entry

Watch for AD/CVD duties on certain US catfish imports from specific countries

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