Chilled Channel Catfish Fillets
Skin-off fillets from Ictalurus spp. (channel catfish), maintained chilled for market freshness. HTS 0304.51.01 covers these as other fish meat, fresh or chilled from listed catfish genera. Distinguished from salmon or tuna fillets in other subheadings.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen
Freezing changes classification to the parallel frozen subheading 0304.61.04.
If from herring, sardines, etc.
Fillets from non-listed species like herring would use 0304.52.00 instead.
If processed into flours or pellets
Per chapter notes, flours/meals/pellets fit for human consumption go to 0309, not 0304.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Comply with US Import Alert 45-02 by testing for veterinary drug residues common in farmed catfish
• Use insulated packaging with gel packs to ensure internal temp stays below 4°C throughout shipment
• Declare exact net weight of fillets excluding ice/glaze to prevent overvaluation penalties
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