Frozen Blue Catfish Boneless Fillets
Frozen boneless fillets sourced from Ictalurus furcatus (blue catfish), known for their firm texture and mild flavor. Processed by filleting, deboning, and blast-freezing immediately after harvest. Falls under HTS 0304.62.0010 for frozen fillets of the specific Ictalurus spp.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from other catfish genera like Pangasius spp.
Frozen fillets of Pangasius or Clarias spp. (basa/swai) are in 0304.62 but separate statistical suffix; different species grouping.
If cooked, smoked, or otherwise prepared
Prepared or preserved Ictalurus fillets (not fresh/chilled/frozen raw) shift to Chapter 16 for processed fish.
If in skinless, boneless form but destined for industrial filleting further processing
Livers, roes, and certain fish meat for industrial use may redirect, but fillets typically stay in 0304 unless minced.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain aquaculture certification if farm-raised to meet US import standards and facilitate customs clearance
• Watch for antidumping duties on catfish from Vietnam or China; provide detailed processing records to prove origin
• Maintain cold chain integrity with temperature logs to comply with FDA import alerts on seafood
Related Products under HTS 0304.62.00.10
Frozen Channel Catfish Fillets
Frozen skinless fillets from Ictalurus punctatus (channel catfish), a freshwater species native to North America. These fillets are derived from whole fish by removing bones, skin, and head, then quick-frozen to preserve freshness. Classified under HTS 0304.62.0010 as frozen fillets specifically of Ictalurus spp. catfish.
Frozen Farm-Raised Catfish Fillets
Frozen fillets from US or imported farm-raised Ictalurus punctatus catfish, typically skinless and boneless for retail packaging. These are filleted post-harvest and frozen to lock in quality. HTS 0304.62.0010 applies to all frozen Ictalurus spp. fillets regardless of farming method.
IQF Frozen Ictalurus Catfish Portions
Individually quick frozen (IQF) portions of Ictalurus spp. fillets, cut to uniform sizes for foodservice. These are skinless, boneless cuts from channel or blue catfish frozen separately to prevent sticking. Classified in HTS 0304.62.0010 as frozen fillets/meat of Ictalurus.
Frozen Skin-On Ictalurus Catfish Fillets
Frozen fillets from Ictalurus spp. with skin intact, prized for flavor in Southern US cuisine. Processed by removing head/guts/bones but retaining skin, then frozen. HTS 0304.62.0010 covers all frozen Ictalurus fillets whether skin-on or skinless.