Chilled Pangasius Catfish Fillets
Chilled, boneless fillets from Pangasius spp. catfish, a staple in Southeast Asian aquaculture, often exported skin-off and trimmed. Classified under HTS 0304.39.00.00 for fresh or chilled fillets of catfish species like Pangasius. Ideal for immediate processing into value-added products.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported live or whole fresh for immediate slaughter
Live or undressed pangasius is under heading 0302 for freshwater fish.
If when frozen, as is common for bulk exports
Frozen catfish fillets shift to specific frozen subheading 0304.62.
If cooked, smoked, or otherwise prepared
Prepared or preserved fish fillets fall under Chapter 16, not fresh/chilled.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain veterinary health certificates confirming no antibiotics exceed FDA residue limits for pangasius imports
• Label shipments clearly as 'chilled' with chain-of-custody documentation to prevent frozen misclassification
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on Vietnamese pangasius; check Commerce Department scopes
Related Products under HTS 0304.39.00.00
Fresh Tilapia Fillets
Fresh, skinless fillets from tilapia (Oreochromis spp.), typically sourced from aquaculture farms in Asia or Latin America. These fillets are sold whole or in portions for retail or foodservice, classified under HTS 0304.39.00.00 as fresh or chilled fillets of specified fish species excluding salmonids. They are not minced and remain in their natural state without processing beyond filleting.
Fresh Carp Fillets
Fresh fillets from common carp (Cyprinus spp.), often from Eastern European or Asian fisheries, provided skin-on or skinless. HTS 0304.39.00.00 covers fresh or chilled fillets of carp species listed. These are valued for their mild flavor in ethnic cuisines.
Chilled Eel Fillets
Chilled fillets from Anguilla spp. eels, prized in Japanese unagi preparations, typically skinned and butterflied. Falls under HTS 0304.39.00.00 as fresh or chilled fillets of listed eels. Sourced from wild or farmed stocks in Europe or Asia.
Fresh Nile Perch Fillets
Fresh, boneless fillets from Lates niloticus (Nile perch), a large freshwater species from African lakes, popular as whitefish substitute. Classified in HTS 0304.39.00.00 for fresh or chilled fillets of this specific species. High-quality, low-fat meat for fillets.
Chilled Snakehead Fillets
Chilled fillets from Channa spp. snakehead fish, invasive in some regions but farmed in Asia for food. HTS 0304.39.00.00 applies to fresh or chilled fillets of snakeheads. Firm-textured meat suitable for steaming or frying.
Fresh Clarias Catfish Fillets
Fresh fillets from Clarias spp. (African catfish), widely farmed in Africa and Asia, skin-off and portioned. Under HTS 0304.39.00.00 as chilled/fresh fillets of listed catfish. Versatile for smoking or fresh sales.