Smoked Catfish Whole
Whole smoked catfish from Pangasius spp., gutted and smoked for extended shelf life. Classified under HTS 0305.44.01.00 as smoked catfish, one of the listed species in this specific freshwater fish category. Excludes offal and is not in pellet form per chapter notes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh or chilled whole
Fresh/chilled catfish neither smoked nor preserved classify under live, fresh, or chilled fish heading 0302.
If smoked but different species like trout
Smoked fish outside listed tilapia/catfish/carp etc. fall into other smoked fish subheadings.
If canned after smoking
Smoked catfish canned or otherwise prepared for retail shifts to Chapter 16 prepared fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide catch or farm origin certificates confirming Clarias or Pangasius spp. to meet HTS specificity
• Label clearly as 'smoked catfish' with processing details to comply with US customs and avoid fresh fish duties
• Test for contaminants; common pitfall is misdeclaring as salted instead of smoked
Related Products under HTS 0305.44.01.00
Smoked Tilapia Fillets
Boneless fillets from Oreochromis spp. tilapia, smoked to preserve and flavor the fish. This product falls under HTS 0305.44.01.00 as smoked tilapia, a specified freshwater fish, whether cooked during smoking or not. It is distinct from fresh or frozen tilapia in other headings.
Smoked Carp Fillets
Skin-on fillets of Cyprinus carpio carp, lightly smoked for flavor enhancement. This fits HTS 0305.44.01.00 precisely as smoked carp from listed species (Cyprinus spp.), part of smoked fish excluding offal or human-consumption pellets.
Smoked Snakehead Whole
Whole smoked Channa spp. snakehead fish, popular in Asian cuisine. Classed in HTS 0305.44.01.00 for smoked snakeheads, excluding flours or pellets unfit for this heading per chapter notes.
Smoked Clarias Catfish Fillets
Fillets from Clarias spp. African catfish, hot-smoked for preservation. HTS 0305.44.01.00 includes Clarias catfish as smoked product.
Smoked Grass Carp Whole
Whole Ctenopharyngodon idellus grass carp, smoked. Matches listed carp species in 0305.44.01.00.
Smoked Silver Carp Fillets
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