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U.S. imports of fresh or chilled catfish fillets (HS 030432) totaled $235K in April 2026, traded with 1 country.
Importers of Fresh or Chilled Catfish Fillets paid $82K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 35% on $235K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Fresh or Chilled Catfish Fillets imports of $235K in April 2026 ran 300% above the year-to-date monthly average of $59K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCatfish fillets entering fresh or chilled are split at the 10-digit level between true catfish of the genus Ictalurus (0304320010) and Pangasius species — including basa and tra (0304320020) — a distinction with significant regulatory consequences. Pangasius imports from Vietnam are subject to USDA FSIS inspection under the catfish inspection program, which treats Pangasius as catfish for regulatory purposes, while Ictalurus imports from China face a separate compliance pathway. The two-country supply base of China and Vietnam makes this heading unusually concentrated, and importers should maintain species-level documentation to support both correct HTS classification and the applicable inspection regime. Admissibility review by USDA FSIS is required; consult a licensed customs broker familiar with the catfish inspection rule before importing.
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Congress amended the Federal Meat Inspection Act to include catfish, and USDA FSIS subsequently defined 'catfish' to encompass all fish of the order Siluriformes — which includes Pangasius. As a result, Pangasius fillets must come from FSIS-approved foreign establishments and are reinspected at US ports of entry, the same framework applied to beef and pork imports.
Commercial invoices and packing lists should state the scientific name (e.g., Ictalurus punctatus or Pangasius hypophthalmus) and the common name. FSIS-regulated Pangasius shipments require an FSIS import inspection certificate from an approved establishment. Ictalurus product not subject to FSIS oversight still requires FDA prior notice and HACCP documentation. Misidentification between the two genera can trigger detentions and re-examination.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0304320010 | ICTALURUS SPP FILLETS, FRESH OR CHILLED | $235K | 35.00% | $82K |
ICTALURUS SPP FILLETS, FRESH OR CHILLED
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0304320000 | CATFISH FILLETS ETC EXC STEAKS, FRESH OR CHILLED | $161K |
CATFISH FILLETS ETC EXC STEAKS, FRESH OR CHILLED
25.8K kg
SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030617
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC, DANUBE SALMON FILLET FRESH/CHLL
HS 030441
CRABS, INCLUDING IN SHELL, FROZEN
HS 030614
ATLANTIC SALMON AND DANUBE SALMON FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 030214
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC AND DANUBE SALMON FILLETS FROZEN
HS 030481
FISH FILLETS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030489
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $235K | $135K | -$99K |
| Unidentified | -- | $20K | +$20K |
| Massachusetts | -- | $6K | +$6K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $196K | -- | -$196K |
| OTAY MESA, CA | -- | $135K | +$135K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $39K | -- | -$39K |