Fresh Chilled Pangasius Fillets
Skinless, boneless fillets from Pangasius hypophthalmus (basa fish), fresh chilled and never frozen, sourced from Southeast Asian aquaculture farms. Classified under HTS 0304.32.0090 as fresh or chilled fillets of catfish (Pangasius spp.). Ideal for raw consumption in sushi or quick cooking.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If whole or in simple dressed form (gutted, scaled)
Whole fresh catfish fall under live, fresh or chilled fish heading 0303, not processed fillets.
If frozen instead of chilled
Frozen catfish fillets shift to heading 0304.62 for frozen fish fillets.
If destined for fish meal production
Fish unfit for human consumption as meal/pellets goes to 0305, per chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure HACCP compliance for seafood safety
• Provide certificates of origin and aquaculture traceability to verify Pangasius spp
• Avoid misclassification as frozen; temperature logs prove 'chilled' status under 0304
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