Frozen Clarias Gariepinus Catfish
Whole frozen African catfish (Clarias gariepinus), under 'other' catfish species in HTS 0303.24.0050, excluding fillets. Commonly imported from African farms as unprocessed frozen whole fish.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh or chilled whole
Fresh/chilled eels and similar are 0302; frozen state moves to parallel 0303 subheading.
If headless but whole otherwise
Certain processed whole forms may interpret as 'other fish meat' in 0304 if not qualifying as whole.
If made into flours, meals, or pellets for human consumption
Chapter note excludes such human-fit products from 0303-0308, directing to 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test for antibiotics common in African aquaculture; provide residue-free certificates
• Use NAICS codes accurately for statistical reporting in AES filing
Related Products under HTS 0303.24.00.50
Frozen Pangasius Hypophthalmus Fillets
Whole frozen Pangasius hypophthalmus (swai or basa fish) excluding fillets and fish meat, classified under HTS 0303.24.0050 as 'other' catfish of Pangasius spp. This covers intact frozen fish from Pangasius species not processed into fillets per heading 0304.
Frozen Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus)
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Frozen Pangasius Whole Gutted Fish
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Frozen Swai Whole Fish
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Frozen Basa Catfish Whole
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