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.
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If frozen instead of fresh or chilled
Frozen catfish fillets shift to subheading 0304.62 for frozen fillets of Pangasius spp., changing duty rates.
If imported whole, fresh or chilled
Whole fresh/chilled Pangasius spp. catfish are classified under 0303.53, not filleted products in 0304.
If breaded or marinated for retail
Value-added processing like breading moves it to other fish fillets under 0304.99, excluding plain fillets.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification via scientific naming (Pangasius spp.) with certificates of origin to avoid misclassification
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and country-specific import alerts; maintain cold chain documentation for fresh/chilled status
• Avoid common pitfalls like exceeding 4°C temperature thresholds, which could reclassify as frozen under 0304.62
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