Fresh Chilled Clarias Gariepinus Whole Catfish
African catfish (Clarias gariepinus), fresh or chilled in whole form, a hardy farmed species from Southeast Asia and Africa. Falls under HTS 0302.72.50 as 'other' Clarias spp. catfish, excluding any fillet processing. Ideal for live tank transport or immediate filleting.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If supplied as skin-on fillets
Fresh/chilled catfish fillets go to subheading 0304.62, as they are no longer whole fish.
If including edible offal like livers or roe
Edible fish offal of these species is separated into 0302.91-0302.99, excluding from main fresh fish headings.
If lightly dried or salted but not further processed
Dried fish, not smoked, shifts to heading 0305 for minimally processed products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide aquaculture certification to distinguish farmed Clarias from wild-caught, aiding in tariff verification and antidumping checks
• Label shipments clearly as 'whole fresh/chilled catfish' to prevent reclassification; include photos in documentation if disputed
• Watch for seasonal FDA import refusals on catfish due to veterinary residues; test for antibiotics pre-shipment
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