Chilled Tra Fish Fillets
Skin-on or skin-off fillets from Pangasius bocourti (tra catfish), chilled for preservation without freezing. Classified in HTS 0304.51.0115 as fresh/chilled fillets specifically from Pangasius spp., distinguishing from minced meat or frozen products.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from other listed catfish like Clarias spp.
Species specificity limits this code to Pangasius; other catfish fillets like African catfish use adjacent breakouts in the same heading.
If processed into flours, meals, or pellets for human consumption
Chapter notes exclude flours/meals/pellets fit for humans from 0304-0308, directing them to 0309 regardless of species.
If cooked, smoked, or otherwise prepared, not raw
Prepared or preserved fish fillets move to Chapter 16, as 0304 covers only raw fresh/chilled/unprocessed meat.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain exporter's veterinary health certificate confirming no antibiotics residues, as Pangasius is scrutinized under FDA import alerts
• Use insulated packaging with ice packs; declare exact chilling method to avoid disputes over 'fresh' vs 'chilled' status
• Conduct pre-shipment inspections for bone fragments, a common rejection reason; include lab tests for contaminants
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Fresh Basa Fish Fillets
Boneless fillets from Pangasius hypophthalmus (basa), fresh or chilled, sourced primarily from Southeast Asian aquaculture farms. These fillets are skinned and trimmed, classified under HTS 0304.51.0115 due to their species-specific identification as Pangasius spp. and fresh/chilled state, excluding any mincing or freezing.
Fresh Pangasius Hypophthalmus Fillet Portions
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Premium 'supreme' cut basa fillets (boneless, skinless, pin-bone out), chilled for retail or foodservice. HTS 0304.51.0115 applies to these Pangasius spp. fillets as fresh/chilled other fish meat, separate from whole fish or frozen.
Fresh Tra Catfish Meat Blocks
Block-formed tra (Pangasius spp.) fish meat, fresh/chilled, from trimmed fillets for further portioning. Classified under 0304.51.0115 as non-minced Pangasius fish meat, fresh or chilled, per chapter definitions excluding pellets.