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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold as whole or headed/gutted fish, not filleted
Whole or simply processed Pangasius falls under heading 0303 for fresh/chilled fish excluding fillets, changing from processed meat to whole fish.
If frozen instead of fresh/chilled
Frozen Pangasius fillets shift to heading 0304.61, as temperature state determines the subheading separation in Chapter 3.
If misidentified as other freshwater species like tilapia
Incorrect species labeling moves it out of the Pangasius-specific breakouts into the general 'other' freshwater fish fillets category.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species with CITES documentation if required and ensure traceability from farm to fillet to comply with FDA seafood HACCP and country-of-origin rules
• Maintain cold chain with temperatures below 4°C; provide refrigeration logs and health certificates from exporting country authorities
• Avoid misclassification as generic freshwater fish; label precisely as 'Pangasius spp.' to prevent customs reclassification and penalties
Related Products under HTS 0304.51.01.15
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.
Fresh Pangasius Hypophthalmus Fillet Portions
Pre-cut portions of basa (Pangasius hypophthalmus) fillets, fresh or chilled, ideal for restaurant use. Falls under HTS 0304.51.0115 as 'other fish meat' from Pangasius spp., provided not minced and maintained in fresh/chilled condition.
Chilled Basa Supreme Fillets
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.