IQF Frozen Basa Fillet Portions
Individually quick frozen (IQF) portions of basa catfish (Pangasius bocourti) fillets, trimmed and sized for consumer packs. Primarily farmed in Vietnam for export to North American markets. HTS 0304.62.0030 covers these as frozen 'other Siluriformes' fillets.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If misidentified as non-enumerated fish species
Frozen fillets of other fish not listed in 0304.62 fall into general 0304.89 basket.
If minced frozen fish meat
Minced catfish meat (not fillets) classifies under 0307 for fish meat whether or not minced.
If further processed into prepared meals
Stuffs like breaded fish sticks from these fillets move to Chapter 19 starch-based preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Maintain cold chain documentation (-18°C or below) to prove product integrity through customs
• Declare exact species (Pangasius bocourti) to differentiate from channel catfish regulations
• Check for antidumping duties on Vietnamese pangasius if value appears below fair market
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