Chilled Swai Catfish Fillets
Skinless, boneless fillets from Pangasius hypophthalmus, commonly known as swai, packed on ice for short-term transport. Classified under HTS 0304.32.00 due to being chilled catfish from Pangasius spp., without mincing or freezing. Ideal for quick-thaw preparation in restaurants.
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If subjected to freezing process
Freezing changes classification to frozen Pangasius fillets under 0304.62, altering tariff treatment.
If cooked or preserved post-import
Prepared or preserved catfish products fall under Chapter 16, not fresh/chilled fillets.
If sold as dried fillets
Dried or smoked fish fillets are under 0305, excluding fresh/chilled state.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide detailed lot traceability and aquaculture certification to meet U.S. import standards for farmed catfish
• Label precisely as 'chilled' with temperature logs; improper handling risks downgrade to frozen category
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on Vietnamese Pangasius; check Commerce Department scopes
Related Products under HTS 0304.32.00
Fresh Pangasius Hypophthalmus Fillets
Fresh, skin-on fillets from Pangasius hypophthalmus (swai or basa catfish), typically sourced from Southeast Asian aquaculture farms. These fillets are chilled but not frozen, meeting HTS 0304.32.00 as fresh or chilled catfish fillets from Pangasius spp. They are prized for their mild flavor and firm texture in Asian and Western cuisines.
Fresh Ictalurus Punctatus Catfish Fillets
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Chilled Clarias Gariepinus Fillets
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Fresh Silurus Glanis Catfish Fillets
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IQF Frozen Pangasius Fillets Alternative Note
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Chilled Pangasius Bocourti Fillet Portions
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