Catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.)
Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen: > Frozen fillets of tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbushoeveni, Megalobrama spp.), eels (Anguilla spp.), Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and snakeheads (Channa spp.): > Catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.)
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 0304.62.00
Frozen Pangasius Hypophthalmus Fillets
Frozen skinless fillets from Pangasius hypophthalmus (swai or basa catfish), a freshwater species commonly farmed in Southeast Asia. These fillets are typically sold in bulk to processors and retailers for further preparation. Classified under HTS 0304.62.00 as frozen catfish fillets from Pangasius spp.
Frozen Swai Catfish Fillets
Frozen, boneless swai fillets (Pangasius hypophthalmus) sourced from Vietnamese aquaculture farms, popular in U.S. grocery stores. These are skinless, individually quick frozen (IQF) products ready for retail packaging. HTS 0304.62.00 covers frozen fillets of Pangasius spp. catfish.
Frozen Channel Catfish Fillets (Ictalurus punctatus)
Frozen fillets from U.S.-farmed channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus), a freshwater species native to North America. These skin-on or skinless fillets are used in Southern U.S. cuisine and foodservice. Falls under HTS 0304.62.00 for frozen Ictalurus spp. catfish fillets.
Frozen Basa Catfish Fillets
IQF frozen basa fillets (Pangasius bocourti), a mild-flavored catfish fillet from Mekong Delta farms. Commonly exported in 5-7 oz portions for U.S. supermarkets. Precisely classified in HTS 0304.62.00 as frozen Pangasius spp. fillets.
Frozen Clarias Gariepinus Catfish Fillets
Frozen fillets from African catfish (Clarias gariepinus), widely farmed in Africa and Asia for export. These firmer-textured fillets suit grilling or frying applications. HTS 0304.62.00 includes frozen Clarias spp. catfish fillets.
Frozen Skin-On Catfish Fillets
Frozen catfish fillets with skin intact, typically from Pangasius or Ictalurus spp., valued for flavor retention in cooking. Sold in bulk to restaurants and wholesalers. Covered by HTS 0304.62.00 for all frozen catfish (Pangasius, Silurus, Clarias, Ictalurus) fillets.