Fresh Chilled Swai Catfish (Pangasius Hypophthalmus)
Whole fresh chilled swai catfish from Vietnam aquaculture, skin-on whole fish not filleted per 0304 exclusion. HTS 0302.72.5034 for Pangasius spp. 'other' fresh/chilled catfish. High-volume import for US retailers.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If headless, skinless, boneless portions
Any fillet or fish meat separation from whole triggers 0304 classification.
If processed into pellets fit for human consumption
Pellets fit for human use (per chapter note) go to heading 0309 or prepared foods in 19.
If eels (Anguilla spp.) misidentified
Eels have separate subheading 0302.62; accurate spp. ID critical.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• File FDA Prior Notice 2-8 hours pre-arrival for aquaculture catfish
• Test for malachite green residues common in Asian catfish imports
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