U.S. imports of Fresh or Chilled Catfish Fillets (HS 030432) totaled $747K in August 2026, imported from 2 countries.
Importers of Fresh or Chilled Catfish Fillets paid $268K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 37.50% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Fresh or Chilled Catfish Fillets imports of $747K in August 2026 ran 245% above the year-to-date monthly average of $216K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCatfish fillets entering the US fresh or chilled are subject to USDA FSIS oversight under the expanded definition of 'catfish' established by the 2008 Farm Bill, which brought Pangasius and related species under mandatory FSIS inspection — a significant regulatory distinction from most other seafood. The US schedule subdivides this heading into true Ictalurus spp. (0304320010), Pangasius including basa and tra (0304320020), and a residual line (0304320000). China and Vietnam dominate supply, particularly for Pangasius/basa/tra, and both have faced scrutiny under FSIS equivalence determinations. Importers should verify that the specific genus is correctly identified on entry documents, as Ictalurus and Pangasius carry different regulatory histories.
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24 import shipments a month
The 2008 Farm Bill and subsequent USDA rulemaking classified Pangasius and related species as 'catfish' for regulatory purposes, transferring jurisdiction from FDA to USDA FSIS. This means foreign establishments exporting Pangasius fillets to the US must be certified under an FSIS-recognized equivalence program, the same standard applied to beef and pork.
Classification depends on the genus of the fish: Ictalurus spp. are North American true catfish, while Pangasius (including basa and tra) are Southeast Asian species. Species identification should be supported by supplier documentation and, where needed, DNA testing, as misidentification between these lines has been a focus of CBP enforcement actions.
Subheading 27 of 47 in heading 0304
Subheading 030432 · $747K of $658.8M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$747KYoY · free account
Exports
$39KYoY · free account
Low of 6 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. exported $628K of Fresh or Chilled Catfish Fillets.
Through August 2026 · imports 6 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0304320010 | Ictalurus Spp Fillets, Fresh or Chilled | $716K | 37.50% | 100.00% | $268K |
| 0304320020 | Pangasius Inc Basa and Tra, Fillets, Fr/Ch | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0304320000 | Catfish Fillets Etc Exc Steaks, Fresh or Chilled | $39K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Vietnam together supply 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 37.50% of imports for consumption.