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U.S. imports of frozen ictalurus catfish (whole/dressed, excluding fillets, livers & roes) (HS 0303240010) totaled $45K in June 2026, traded with 1 country.
Frozen Ictalurus Catfish (Whole/Dressed, Excluding Fillets, Livers & Roes) imports of $45K in June 2026 ran 41% above the year-to-date monthly average of $32K.
Ictalurus spp. — the genus encompassing North American channel catfish and blue catfish — are classified here when frozen in whole or dressed form, distinct from fillet or offal presentations. This genus is the backbone of the US domestic catfish farming industry, so imports compete directly with domestically raised product and are subject to USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) catfish inspection requirements in addition to FDA oversight. Distinguishing Ictalurus from Pangasius at the species level is a recurring compliance challenge, as misclassification can trigger antidumping liability intended for the Pangasius line. Consult a licensed customs broker or FDA-registered facility to confirm admissibility and correct classification.
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Yes. Under the 2016 USDA catfish inspection rule, catfish of the order Siluriformes — which includes Ictalurus — are subject to USDA FSIS inspection, not solely FDA oversight. Importers must ensure the foreign establishment is FSIS-approved and that product is reinspected at the US port of entry.
Species-level documentation such as a certificate of origin, species identification from the exporting country's competent authority, or DNA testing may be requested by CBP or FSIS. Maintaining supplier-level traceability records is strongly recommended given the antidumping exposure on Pangasius imports.
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Monthly import values over time
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U.S. trade for this product is not broken down by state or port in the latest Census Bureau release.