0302.72.50 - Other

This HTS classification, 0302.72.50, pertains to "Other" types of catfish, fresh or chilled, that are not otherwise specified or are outside the scope of preceding subheadings within the catfish category. This includes catfish species not explicitly listed in the parent descriptions, which typically cover species like Pangasius, Silurus, Clarias, and Ictalurus. The primary characteristic for classification here is that the product is catfish, in a fresh or chilled state, and it does not fall under more specific classifications.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 0302.72.11, is crucial. The sibling category specifically addresses scaled catfish, whether heads, viscera, or fins have been removed but without further processing, and specifically when packaged in immediate containers weighing 6.8 kg or less. Therefore, 0302.72.50 covers catfish that are not scaled, have undergone further processing beyond simple head/viscera/fin removal, or are presented in bulk or in containers exceeding the specified weight limit of the sibling.

The subcategories under 0302.72.50 further refine the classification based on specific genera of catfish. 0302.72.50.01 is designated for *Ictalurus* species. 0302.72.50.04 specifically includes *Pangasius* species, notably often referred to as basa. Finally, 0302.72.50.34, "Other," serves as a residual category for any remaining catfish species fresh or chilled that do not fit into the more specific subcategories or the sibling classification. This hierarchical structure ensures precise identification for customs purposes.