U.S. imports of Frozen Catfish (HS 030324) totaled $523K in August 2026, imported from 3 countries.
Importers of Frozen Catfish paid $87K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 16.63% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Frozen Catfish imports of $523K in August 2026 ran 31% below the year-to-date monthly average of $754K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFrozen catfish in whole or dressed form is split across multiple 10-digit lines distinguishing US-native Ictalurus species (0303240010), Pangasius spp. — the Southeast Asian swai and basa (0303240020) — and other catfish NESOI (0303240050), with a legacy line (0303240000) also present. China and Vietnam dominate supply, and Pangasius from Vietnam has historically been subject to antidumping duty orders, making origin and species documentation critical for accurate duty assessment. Thailand is also a notable supplier. Importers should verify current antidumping order status with CBP and consult a licensed customs broker, as deposit rates and scope rulings for Pangasius have been actively litigated.
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Ictalurus (North American catfish) and Pangasius (Vietnamese swai/basa) are classified under separate 10-digit lines and have different duty and trade-remedy exposure. Pangasius from Vietnam has been subject to antidumping duty orders for many years, while Ictalurus is not. Misidentifying the species on entry documents can result in incorrect duty deposits and potential penalties.
FDA regulations require that Pangasius products be labeled with their market name — 'swai' or 'basa' are the FDA-accepted common names — and may not be labeled simply as 'catfish' under US law, as that term is reserved for Ictalurus species under the Catfish Labeling provisions of the Farm Bill. Importers and distributors should ensure retail and foodservice packaging complies with FDA market-name requirements.
Subheading 17 of 43 in heading 0303
Subheading 030324 · $523K of $85.8M
ImportsExports
Imports
$523KYoY · free account
Exports
$30KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $9.1M of Frozen Catfish and exported $1.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0303240050 | Catfish, Frozen Exc Fillet Liver Roe NESOI | $270K | 18.81% | 100.00% | $51K |
| 0303240020 | Pangasius Spp, Frozen, Exc Fillets, Livers & Roes | $234K | 12.50% | 100.00% | $29K |
| 0303240010 | Ictalurus, Frozen Except Fillet Liver & Roe, NESOI | $18K | 37.50% | 100.00% | $7K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0303240000 | Catfish, Frozen, Excl Livers, Roes, Fillets Etc | $30K |
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
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Vietnam and Thailand together supply 83% of it. China pays 37.5% duty; Vietnam 12.5%.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 16.63% of imports for consumption.