Fresh Ictalurus punctatus Catfish Fillets

Fresh fillets from Ictalurus punctatus (channel catfish), skinned and boneless, sourced from U.S. aquaculture farms. These fillets are fresh or chilled, not frozen, and classified under HTS 0304.51.0110 specifically for Ictalurus spp. fish meat.

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.

0304.61.00.00Same rate: 35%

If frozen instead of fresh or chilled

Frozen Ictalurus spp. fillets shift to heading 0304.61 for frozen fish fillets.

0303.53.00Same rate: 35%

If imported whole, fresh or chilled

Whole fresh/chilled Ictalurus spp. (not filleted) classify under 0303.53 for freshwater fish excluding fillets.

0305.51.00Same rate: 35%

If processed into dried, salted, or smoked fillets

Dried or smoked Ictalurus spp. fillets fall under 0305.51 for dried fish, even fit for human consumption.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify species identification via scientific naming (Ictalurus spp.) with certificates of origin and lab testing to avoid misclassification

Maintain cold chain documentation for fresh/chilled status; temperature logs prevent reclassification as frozen under 0304.61

Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and Lacey Act declarations for traceability