Catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.)

This code covers frozen catfish (including Ictalurus, Pangasius/basa/tra, and other varieties). Use this code when importing these specific frozen fish, as general duty is free for standard trade partners, though eligibility for special rates or programs may apply as detailed in the full schedule.

Detailed information for HTS Code 0303.24.00

This entry falls within Chapter 3 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, which covers live fish, crustaceans, molluscs, and other aquatic invertebrates, excluding mammals and certain unfit or unsuitable products. Code 0303.24.00 specifically addresses frozen catfish, encompassing Pangasius, Silurus, Clarias, and Ictalurus species, excluding fillets and other fish meat detailed elsewhere. Subdivisions further classify these frozen catfish by species: 0303.24.00.10 for Ictalurus, 0303.24.00.20 for Pangasius (including basa and tra), and 0303.24.00.50 for all other catfish types, so be sure to select the statistical suffix that best matches the specific species being reported. Imports are generally duty-free for standard trade partners, but may be subject to preferential rates under certain free trade agreements.

Chapter	Chapter 3 - Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates
Section	Section I - Live Animals; Animal Products

Duty snapshot

Quick reference for the duty outcomes tied to this HTS line.

General Duty

Free

Standard trade partners (NTR)

Special Duty

N/A

Eligible FTA or preference programs

The general duty rate for HTS code 0303.24.00 and its subdivisions (0303.24.00.10, 0303.24.00.20, and 0303.24.00.50) is free for standard trade partners (NTR countries). There is no special duty rate or FTA rate specified. All imports under this code and its subdivisions must be reported in kilograms (kg). This means goods falling under these classifications from eligible NTR countries will not be subject to standard duties, while any special rates contingent on FTA eligibility are not indicated.

Rate of Duty (Column 2): 2.2¢/kg

Need help importing?
_

Submit your details, and our team will confirm the correct classification and answer your questions.

Code subdivisions

0303.24.00.10

Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304: > Tilapias(Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp.,Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodonidellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp.,Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catlacatla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbus hoeveni, Megalobrama spp.), eels (Anguilla spp.), Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and snakeheads (Channa spp.), excluding edible fishoffal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99: > Catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.) > Ictalurus spp.

0303.24.00.20

Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304: > Tilapias(Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp.,Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodonidellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp.,Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catlacatla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbus hoeveni, Megalobrama spp.), eels (Anguilla spp.), Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and snakeheads (Channa spp.), excluding edible fishoffal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99: > Catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.) > Pangasius spp. including basa and tra

0303.24.00.50

Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304: > Tilapias(Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp.,Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodonidellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp.,Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catlacatla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbus hoeveni, Megalobrama spp.), eels (Anguilla spp.), Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and snakeheads (Channa spp.), excluding edible fishoffal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99: > Catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.) > Other

View HTS reference

Chapter & section notes

Chapter notes

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes CHAPTER 3 FISH AND CRUSTACEANS, MOLLUSCS AND OTHER AQUATIC INVERTEBRATES I 3-1 Note 1. This chapter does not cover: (a) Mammals of heading 0106; (b) Meat of mammals of heading 0106 (heading 0208 or 0210); (c) Fish (including livers, roes and milt thereof) or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, dead and unfit or unsuitable for human consumption by reason of either their species or their condition (chapter 5); flours, meals or pellets of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, unfit for human consumption (heading 2301); or (d) Caviar or caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs (heading 1604). 2. In this chapter the term "pellets" means products which have been agglomerated either directly by compression or by the addition of a small quantity of binder. 3. Headings 0305 to 0308 do not cover flours, meals and pellets, fit for human consumption (heading 0309). Additional U.S. Note 1. Certain fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates are provided for in chapter 98. Statistical Note 1. Imports of shrimp or products of shrimp are subject to the provisions of section 609 of Public Law 101-162 of November 21, 1989 (16 U.S.C. 1537 note). Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes I 3-2

Section notes

SECTION I LIVE ANIMALS; ANIMAL PRODUCTS I-1 Notes 1. Any reference in this section to a particular genus or species of an animal, except where the context otherwise requires, includes a reference to the young of that genus or species. 2. Except where the context otherwise requires, throughout the tariff schedule any reference to "dried" products also covers products which have been dehydrated, evaporated or freeze-dried. Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes I-2 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes

Latest update

Last updated

November 15, 2025

Revised every January & July

Let's get your shipment cleared

Submit your details and our team will help with classification and compliance.