Frozen Catfish Whole
Whole frozen channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus), a North American freshwater species, preserved by freezing without heading or gutting removal beyond basic prep. Falls under HTS 0303.89.0043 for other frozen freshwater fish, distinct from fillets or offal.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide detailed commercial invoice specifying 'whole frozen' to distinguish from fillets; misdescription leads to audits
• Comply with USFWS import permits if from aquaculture sources to prevent invasive species risks
• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics pellets; chapter notes exclude agglomerated products fit for human consumption
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