Frozen Basa Fillets
Whole frozen basa fish (Pangasius bocourti) from Southeast Asia, presented without skinning or filleting, classified under HTS 0303.24.00.20 as frozen Pangasius spp. excluding fillets of heading 0304. These are typically imported in blocks for further processing into consumer-ready products.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into skinless, boneless fillets
Frozen fish fillets of Pangasius spp. shift to heading 0304 as they are no longer whole fish but separated meat.
If pangasius offal like heads or viscera
Edible fish offal of Pangasius falls under 0303.7x, separate from whole fish in 0303.2x.
If cooked, prepared or preserved
Prepared or preserved pangasius products move to Chapter 16, not fresh/frozen whole fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification via scientific name (Pangasius bocourti) with certificates to avoid misclassification as other catfish
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and import alerts; provide prior notice via ACE system 72 hours before arrival
• Avoid common pitfalls like declaring as fillets—must be whole or H&G to stay in 0303, not 0304
Related Products under HTS 0303.24.00.20
Frozen Tra Whole Fish
Frozen tra fish (Pangasius hypophthalmus), a type of Pangasius spp., imported whole with heads and tails intact. Falls under HTS 0303.24.00.20 for frozen catfish excluding fillets, commonly used in Asian cuisine after thawing and cleaning.
IQF Frozen Basa Portions
Individually quick frozen (IQF) basa fish portions, cut from whole but retaining some skeletal attachment, classified as frozen Pangasius under 0303.24.00.20 since not true fillets of 0304. Popular for retail portion-controlled packs.
Frozen Pangasius Blocks
Glazed block-frozen whole Pangasius spp. (basa/tra mix), 10-20kg master cartons for institutional use. HTS 0303.24.00.20 applies to frozen whole fish excluding 0304 fillets, ideal for filleting plants.
Frozen Swai Fish Whole
Frozen swai (market name for Pangasius hypophthalmus), whole dressed fish under 1kg each. Classified in HTS 0303.24.00.20 as frozen Pangasius excluding fillets, sourced mainly from Vietnam.
Bulk Frozen Basa H&G
Headed and gutted (H&G) frozen basa fish, still considered whole for tariff purposes under HTS 0303.24.00.20. Minimal processing preserves classification excluding 0304 fish meat.
Frozen Pangasius for Sashimi
Premium frozen whole Pangasius spp. treated for sushi-grade use, blast-frozen at -40°C. HTS 0303.24.00.20 covers frozen excluding fillets, distinguished by parasite-destruction process.