Frozen Catfish Whole
Frozen whole catfish (Clarias spp.), excluding fillets and fish meat, suitable for further processing or direct consumption. Classified under HTS 0303.29.0150 as a listed species under 'other' frozen fish, distinct from offal subheadings. Typically imported skin-on, head-on for markets preferring whole fish.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If filleted or skinless/boneless
Removal of head, skin, or bones reclassifies to frozen fish fillets under heading 0304.
If imported fresh or chilled instead of frozen
Fresh/chilled versions of the same species fall under heading 0302, not frozen 0303.
If liver, roe, or other edible offal
Edible fish offal separated from the whole fish is classified in subheadings 0303.91-0303.99.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide lab testing results for antibiotics and contaminants common in farmed catfish to meet FDA import refusals
• Label packages clearly with scientific name and country of origin to facilitate CBP examination
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as fillets; whole fish must retain head/guts for this code
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