Fresh Chilled Pangasius Hypophthalmus Fillets
Whole fresh or chilled Pangasius hypophthalmus (swai or basa catfish), excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304, supplied as intact fish for processing or direct sale. Classified under HTS 0302.72.50 as 'other' catfish species (Pangasius spp.) that are fresh or chilled, not broken down into fillets. This covers popular farmed Vietnamese catfish exported in whole form.
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If processed into skinless, boneless fillets
Fish fillets and other fish meat, fresh or chilled, excluding heading 0304, shift to Chapter 03 heading 0304 for separated meat.
If identified as tilapia (Oreochromis spp.)
Specific subheading for tilapias; classification changes based on precise species identification within the freshwater group.
If frozen or cooked/preserved
Prepared or preserved fish (not fresh/chilled) fall under heading 1604, altering the chapter for processed products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fish species via scientific name (Pangasius spp.) and obtain certificates of origin from suppliers to confirm HTS 0302.72.50 applicability
• Ensure proper temperature logs for chilled fish (below 4°C) and comply with FDA seafood HACCP regulations to prevent spoilage claims at entry
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as fillets (HTS 0304); whole fish must retain head, tail, and bones for this code
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