Fresh Chilled Catfish Fillets

Boneless fillets from channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus), fresh or chilled for immediate consumption. Falls under HTS 0304.49.01 as other fresh/chilled fish fillets excluding tuna, herring, etc. Commonly imported for US aquaculture markets.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

0302.71Lower: 10% vs 35%

If not filleted but fresh whole fish

Unfilleted fresh or chilled catfish are under 0302 as whole or not further processed fish.

0304.89Lower: 10% vs 35%

If frozen catfish fillets

Freezing shifts classification to the frozen fillets subheading in 0304.89.

0304.94.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If swordfish fillets

Swordfish has its own specific subheading under 0304.94, separate from 'other' fish.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Include detailed commercial invoices specifying fillet preparation (skinless/boneless) and chill method (ice-packed)

β€’ Comply with US aquaculture labeling rules if from farm-raised sources to prevent customs holds

β€’ Test for antibiotics/residues as catfish imports often face enhanced FDA scrutiny