Frozen Swai Catfish Fillets
Frozen, boneless swai fillets (Pangasius hypophthalmus) sourced from Vietnamese aquaculture farms, popular in U.S. grocery stores. These are skinless, individually quick frozen (IQF) products ready for retail packaging. HTS 0304.62.00 covers frozen fillets of Pangasius spp. catfish.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If carp species rather than catfish
Adjacent subheading for frozen carp fillets; species-specific classification is critical.
If whole frozen catfish, not filleted
Whole or dressed frozen fish (not fillets) are in heading 0303.
If processed into pellets fit for human consumption
Pellets (per Chapter Note) go to 0309 or 0710, excluding from 0304-0308.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify aquaculture certification to meet U.S. anti-dumping duties on Vietnamese Pangasius
• Use proper NAICS codes for entry summary to qualify for any seafood trade programs
• Test for residues like malachite green; non-compliant shipments face rejection
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