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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported fresh whole from inland waters, excluding fillets
Whole fresh Pangasius (not marine) goes to 0302; filleting moves to 0304 processed meat.
If other frozen fillets if temperature exceeds chilled limits
Freezing threshold separates fresh/chilled (0304.51) from frozen (0304.61+), even same species.
If pickled or in vinegar, prepared
Any preservation beyond chilling/pickling shifts to Chapter 20 prepared vegetables/fruits, including fish analogs.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide processing facility audits proving no mincing; blocks must remain 'other fish meat' not minced
• Monitor for section 609 shrimp rules if any co-processing; though for fish, focus on aquaculture certifications
• Declare block dimensions and yield loss estimates for accurate duty calculation on net fillet weight
Related Products under HTS 0304.51.01.15
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.
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.