0304.32.00 - Catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.)

This HTS category, 0304.32.00, specifically covers fresh or chilled fish meat, in fillet or minced form, belonging to various types of catfish. The scope includes species such as *Pangasius* spp., *Silurus* spp., *Clarias* spp., and *Ictalurus* spp. This classification is crucial for identifying shipments of these particular catfish products that have not undergone freezing.

Within the broader heading for fresh or chilled fish fillets and meat, this sub-heading differentiates itself from its siblings by excluding tilapias (0304.31.00.00), Nile perch (0304.33.00.00), and other species not classified as catfish, carp, eels, or snakeheads. The focus here is solely on the diverse range of catfish species commonly found in international trade.

To further refine classification, this category is broken down into more specific subcategories. These include *Ictalurus* spp. (0304.32.00.10), *Pangasius* spp., which notably encompasses popular varieties like basa and tra (0304.32.00.20), and an "Other" category (0304.32.00.90) for any remaining catfish species that fall within the parent description but are not individually listed. This granular breakdown ensures precise tariff application.