0304.62.00.10 - Ictalurus spp.

This HTS category, 0304.62.00.10, specifically classifies frozen fillets and other meat of the fish genus *Ictalurus*, commonly known as channel catfish and bullheads. These products are derived from various species within this genus and are presented in a frozen state for preservation. The meat can be in the form of fillets or other minced or chopped forms, but the defining characteristic for this classification is its origin from *Ictalurus* species.

This designation differentiates *Ictalurus* from other catfish and Siluriformes species that are classified under separate subheadings. For instance, it is distinct from category 0304.62.00.20, which covers frozen fillets of *Pangasius* species (often referred to as basa or tra). Furthermore, it is separate from 0304.62.00.30, which accounts for other Siluriformes not otherwise specified, and 0304.62.00.90, for any remaining "other" catfish within this broader classification. The focus here is solely on the meat derived from the specific *Ictalurus* genus.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification under 0304.62.00.10 is definitive for frozen fish meat originating from *Ictalurus* species, ensuring precise customs declaration and duty assessment. The emphasis is on the genus of the catfish to ensure accurate trade reporting.