Frozen fish export from Bangladesh to United States
Frozen hilsa, rui, katla, pangas and koi, block or IQF at minus twenty-five, shipped in reefer for buyers serving South Asian retail and foodservice. On the United States lane, clearance runs through FDA prior notice and FSVP.
| HS code | 0303.19 |
|---|---|
| Freight mode | Sea (reefer) |
| Transit time | 34-42 days |
| Gateways | JFK, ORD and ATL air; New York and Los Angeles sea |
| Temperature | -25 C core, unbroken cold chain |
| Packing | 10 kg or 20 kg master carton with inner poly liner |
| Minimum order | 1 x 20 ft reefer, approximately 20 MT |
| Season | Year round; hilsa peaks July to October |
| Entry system | FDA prior notice and FSVP |
| Regulator | US Food and Drug Administration, USDA APHIS |
Compliance route into United States
FDA food facility registration
Processing establishments hold FDA food facility registration and renew it in each biennial cycle.
Prior notice
Prior notice is filed before arrival. We provide the manufacturer, grower and shipper detail the filing requires.
FSVP records
The US importer must verify their foreign supplier. We supply hazard analysis, control records and laboratory results so the FSVP file is complete.
APHIS pathway
Fresh plant lines are offered only where an APHIS import pathway exists. Where none exists we offer the frozen, dried or processed form instead.
Why this lane works for frozen fish
United States buyers on this line are typically south asian grocery distributors, frozen seafood importers, private-label brands. On the sea (reefer) route the consignment is 34-42 days from Dhaka, which for a product with a shelf life of 18 months at -18 c or colder leaves ample selling time on arrival. Supply runs year round, so a standing weekly or fortnightly booking is straightforward to hold.
Full grading, packing and variety detail is on the Frozen fish product page; the entry rules and document set for every line into this country are on the United States market page.
Documents that travel with the consignment
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Air waybill or bill of lading
- Certificate of origin
- Prior notice confirmation
- Phytosanitary or health certificate
Questions on this lane
What paperwork does frozen fish need to enter United States?
Commercial invoice, Packing list, Air waybill or bill of lading, Certificate of origin, Prior notice confirmation, Phytosanitary or health certificate. Clearance runs through FDA prior notice and FSVP, administered by US Food and Drug Administration, USDA APHIS.
What is the minimum order on this lane?
1 x 20 ft reefer, approximately 20 MT. First orders are often mixed with other lines so you can test several products in one consignment.
How long does the shipment take?
34-42 days on the sea (reefer) route, plus clearance at JFK, ORD and ATL air.
Import rules change without much notice. Use this as a working checklist and confirm the live position with us and your customs broker before contracting.