Frozen Bulk Minced Catfish (Pangasius) Paste
Frozen minced catfish meat (Pangasius spp.) in immediate bulk containers over 6.8 kg, used in fish ball production or surimi. Classified under HTS 0304.93.10.10 for frozen minced meat of specified species in large packs. Excludes flours or pellets fit for human consumption per chapter notes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in smaller retail containers under 6.8 kg
Same minced frozen product but in immediate containers 6.8 kg or less shifts to retail subheading.
If dried, not frozen
Dried fillets or fish meat of tilapia/catfish move to heading 0305, outside fresh/chilled/frozen scope.
If processed into flour or pellets for human consumption
Chapter notes exclude flours, meals, and pellets fit for human consumption from 0304-0308, directing to 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide lab certification confirming no chemical residues, as Pangasius imports face strict scrutiny
• Label containers clearly with net weight, species, and 'minced fish meat' to match HTS description
• Avoid immediate retail packaging to prevent reclassification; use industrial bulk only
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