Frozen Catla Fish
Whole frozen catla (Catla catla), an Indian major carp species from river systems, imported for ethnic markets. Falls under 0303.25.01.00 for specified frozen carp excluding fillets.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If snakeheads (Channa spp.) instead
Other freshwater fish like snakeheads have their own subheading in 0303.
If further processed into stuffed pasta
Products like fish-stuffed pasta are classified by predominant prepared character in Chapter 19.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide exporter's water quality reports for aquaculture-raised catla to meet FDA import alerts
• Use ventilated master cartons to prevent freezer burn during ocean freight
• Avoid mixing with non-carp species in same container to prevent cross-classification errors
Related Products under HTS 0303.25.01.00
Frozen Grass Carp Whole Fish
Frozen whole grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella), a popular Asian freshwater fish, packed in blocks for bulk import. Classified under 0303.25.01.00 as frozen carp species excluding fillets or offal.
Frozen Common Carp Fillets
Whole frozen common carp (Cyprinus carpio) caught from freshwater lakes, excluding any fillets or processed fish meat as per heading 0304. This product falls under HTS 0303.25.01.00 because it is frozen carp of the specified species, preserved by freezing without further processing.
Frozen Silver Carp Blocks
Blocks of frozen silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix), an invasive species used in Asian cuisine, imported whole and ungutted. Fits HTS 0303.25.01.00 for frozen carp excluding processed meat.
Frozen Bighead Carp
Whole frozen bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) from Chinese aquaculture farms, scaled and ready for filleting. This is specifically under 0303.25.01.00 for listed frozen carp species.
Frozen Crucian Carp
Frozen Carassius carassius (crucian carp), small whole fish popular in Eastern European markets, preserved frozen. Classified precisely under HTS 0303.25.01.00 as listed carp species.
Frozen Mrigal Carp
Frozen whole mrigal carp (Cirrhinus mrigala), a South Asian species valued for its mild flavor, supplied in bulk frozen form. HTS 0303.25.01.00 applies to these listed frozen carp.