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.
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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 catfish fillets fall under heading 0304 as 'other fish fillets,' shifting from whole fish in 0303.
If in the form of pellets fit for human consumption
Per chapter notes, pellets agglomerated for human use go to heading 0309, not 0303 which excludes such forms.
If imported fresh or chilled instead of frozen
Fresh/chilled Pangasius spp. catfish classify under 0302, with frozen specifically directed to heading 0303.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification via scientific name (Pangasius spp.) with certificates of origin to avoid misclassification
• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP and import alerts for contaminants; provide prior notice via FDA system
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as fillets—whole frozen fish must exclude heading 0304 meat to stay in 0303
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