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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If headed, gutted, and filleted
Once processed beyond whole into fish meat/fillets, it enters 0304.62 for Pangasius fillets.
If filleted but destined for canning
Livers and roes of Pangasius would go to 0305, but fillets stay in 0304 unless otherwise specified.
If dried or dehydrated
Frozen whole fish becomes Chapter 07 if mechanically dehydrated, not suitable for human consumption as is.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include commercial invoice specifying 'Pangasius hypophthalmus' and frozen whole form to match statistical suffix .20
• Test for antibiotics/residues per FDA import alerts; detention common for Vietnamese pangasius
• Label blocks with net weight, species, and country of origin; avoid bulk repackaging without CBP approval
Related Products under HTS 0303.24.00.20
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.
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.