Fresh Chilled Clarias Gariepinus Whole Catfish
Fresh or chilled African catfish (Clarias gariepinus), a Clarias spp. variety, supplied whole and ungutted or gutted but not filleted. Falls under HTS 0302.72.5034 for 'other' catfish species fresh or chilled, distinct from tilapia or carp. Ideal for ethnic markets valuing head-on presentations.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cut into steaks or chunks, skin on
Fresh/chilled fish meat cuts of catfish species shift to heading 0304 if no longer whole fish.
If Prepared or preserved catfish (not frozen) falls under Chapter 16 for processed seafood.
If Tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) instead of Clarias
Tilapia has its own prior subheading 0302.71 within the same chapter for species-specific classification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide aquaculture certification if farmed; wild-caught requires additional traceability under Lacey Act
• Label precisely as 'Clarias spp.' to match HTS; mislabeling as generic 'catfish' risks audit
• Avoid plastic wrapping that could imply processing; use ice slurry documentation for chilled status
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