HS Code for Fresh catfish

Fresh catfish is classified under HS code 030272. This classification falls under the category of fresh or chilled fish, excluding fillets and other fish meat. The subheading 030272 is specifically reserved for catfish belonging to the families Pangasius, Silurus, Clarias, and Ictalurus. These families include the most commercially relevant species such as Basa, Tra, and Channel catfish. To be classified under this code, the fish must be presented whole, or with the head and guts removed, but the sides must remain attached to the backbone. The temperature of the product must be maintained just above freezing to meet the "fresh or chilled" criteria. This specific code allows customs and trade organizations to track the movement of catfish separately from other freshwater fish, which is particularly important given the high volume of catfish trade and the specific anti-dumping duties that apply to these species in certain jurisdictions.

Products Included

• Channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus)
• Basa and Tra (Pangasius spp.)
• African catfish (Clarias gariepinus)
• European catfish (Silurus glanis)
• Blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus)

Common Misclassification

A frequent misclassification is using 030432, which is the code for catfish fillets. If the fish has been filleted, it must be moved to heading 0304. Another error is using 030324, which is for frozen catfish. Furthermore, if the catfish species does not belong to the four specified families (Pangasius, Silurus, Clarias, Ictalurus), it would be classified under 030289 as "Other fish."

FAQ

What is the HS code for fresh catfish?

The HS code for fresh or chilled whole catfish is 030272.

Are Basa and Swai included in this code?

Yes, Basa and Swai (Pangasius species) are classified under 030272 when they are imported fresh and whole (or headed/gutted).