Fresh Skinless Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) Meat

Fresh, skinless meat portions from Ictalurus punctatus channel catfish, trimmed for restaurant use. Falls under HTS 0304.51.0110 as fresh/chilled fillets or other fish meat specifically for Ictalurus spp.

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.

0304.59.00Same rate: 35%

If from carp (Cyprinus spp.) or similar listed species

Other species in the same heading group like carp fillets use 0304.59, not Ictalurus-specific.

0309.10Lower: 16% vs 35%

If processed into flours, meals, or pellets fit for human consumption

Per chapter notes, human-consumable pellets from Ictalurus classify under 0309, not 0304.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include detailed invoice descriptions distinguishing 'fillets' from 'other meat' to match statistical suffix .10

Obtain prior notice via FDA's PREDICT system for all fish imports

Avoid mincing on-site; minced meat may shift to different statistical breaks