Frozen Clarias Catfish
Whole frozen Clarias spp. catfish (African walking catfish), excluding heading 0304 fillets. Popular in Asian cuisine imports. HTS 0303.29.01 covers this listed frozen species.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If Atlantic trout or Danube salmon
Specific trout/salmon have separate subheadings from other listed species.
If skin-on, bone-in swai fillets
Processed fillets of listed catfish like Clarias go to detailed 0304 subheadings.
If dried, even without further prep
Dried fish shift to heading 0305, not frozen.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• FDA prior notice required; test for antibiotics common in aquaculture catfish
• Declare net weight accurately, excluding glaze/ice to prevent overvaluation
• Avoid bulk packing misdeclared as retail to dodge quota issues
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