Frozen Pangasius Catfish
Frozen whole Pangasius spp. catfish, basa/swai variety, excluding meat/fillets of 0304. This Vietnamese staple fits HTS 0303.29.0150 as listed under 'other' frozen fish. Sold head-on for processing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If Pangasius fillets specifically
Dedicated subheading exists for frozen Pangasius fillets in 0304.
If trout or salmon misidentification
Coldwater species have separate 0303 subheadings.
If dried or dehydrated
Dehydration excludes from frozen fresh fish headings per chapter structure.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Monitor AD/CVD orders on Pangasius from Vietnam; scope rulings define whole vs fillet
• Test for malachite green and other residues per FDA import alerts
• Use master bills for container loads with mixed species
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