U.S. exports of Fresh or Chilled Catfish (Whole, Not Filleted) (HS 030272) totaled $19K in August 2026, exported to 3 countries.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCatfish entered fresh or chilled in whole or dressed form — excluding fillets, livers, and roes — falls under a single US tariff line (0302720000) and is subject to USDA FSIS reinspection at the port of entry when imported from an approved foreign establishment. Domestically, US-farmed channel catfish is a major commercial species, so imported fresh catfish competes in a market with strong domestic production and active country-of-origin labeling requirements. Importers should verify that the product is not misclassified as fillets, which carry separate HTS treatment and additional FSIS documentation requirements.
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Yes. USDA FSIS has jurisdiction over imported catfish and siluriform fish; shipments must originate from an FSIS-approved foreign establishment and are subject to reinspection at the US port of entry.
Heading 030272 (tariff line 0302720000) covers whole or dressed catfish, fresh or chilled, explicitly excluding fillets, livers, and roes. Catfish fillets are classified separately under Chapter 3 fillet headings, which carry distinct duty rates and documentation requirements.
Subheading 25 of 44 in heading 0302
Subheading 030272 · $19K of $23.9M
Exports
Exports
$19KYoY · free account
Over the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. exported $263K of Fresh or Chilled Catfish (Whole, Not Filleted).
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0302720000 | Catfish Fresh/Chilld Except Fillets/Livers/Roes | $19K |
Exports · August 2026
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Canada and Mexico together take 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.