• Responsibly cage-farmed whitefish — Trachinotus blochii (golden pompano), South China Sea / Beibu Gulf origin

• Multiple presentations — whole round (WR), gutted & scaled, HGT (headed & gutted), butterfly, fillet / steak

• Size-graded — per fish 100–200 / 200–300 / 300–400 / 400–500 / 500–600 / 600–800 / 800 g+ (premium 1–2 kg available)

• IQF (individual quick freeze) as standard; block-frozen (BQF) on request

• Glaze option — 0–30% typical protective glaze, or 100% net weight per contract

• High-protein, low-fat — protein 18–22%, rich in DHA/EPA (Omega-3), calcium, phosphorus, vitamins A/D, selenium; very few bones

• 24-month frozen shelf life at -18°C or below (unopened)

• Aquaculture certifications apply — ASC / BAP / Global GAP available (this is farmed, so MSC does NOT apply)

• Steamed (ginger-scallion-soy) — the classic Chinese whole-fish presentation

• Pan-fried / salt-and-pepper, braised in fermented bean paste

• Southeast Asian coconut curry, hot-and-sour fish soup (Thai / Malaysian)

• Fried fillets (salads, sandwiches), butterfly cuts for grill/roast

• Retail whole-fish pack, foodservice portion control, and reprocessing (fillet) lines

HACCP · BRC · HALAL · ISO 22000 · ASC (aquaculture) · BAP / Global GAP available · FDA registration on request

Store at -18°C or below. Maintain an unbroken cold chain. Thaw under refrigeration; cook thoroughly before consumption. Do not refreeze after thawing.

A. Procurement / Trade

What is your MOQ, and can different products be mixed in one container? Standard MOQ is one 20' reefer container (approx. 11–14 MT) or one 40' reefer (approx. 24–28 MT) depending on pack; mixed loading with other frozen seafood items from our catalog is available subject to compatible storage temperature and carton dimensions.

What is the production lead time, and what Incoterms do you offer? Typical lead time is about 2–3 weeks after order confirmation and receipt of deposit. We trade on FOB, CIF, and CFR terms. Main loading ports: Fuzhou / Xiamen / Qingdao, China.

What payment terms do you accept? We accept T/T (30% deposit, 70% against copy of B/L) and L/C at sight for qualified buyers.

Can you provide samples? What is the sample cost and lead time? Frozen pomfret samples require an intact cold chain; where feasible we ship reference samples frozen with temperature control. Sample and international courier costs are borne by the buyer (or deducted from the first official order). Sample lead time is 5–7 working days.

B. Documents / Compliance

What export documents do you provide? We supply Health Certificate, Certificate of Origin (Form E / Form A where applicable), Aquaculture / Farm Certificate, Certificate of Analysis (COA), Heavy Metal & Microbiology Analysis (including drug-residue screening), Packing List, Commercial Invoice, and Bill of Lading. HALAL certificate, ASC/BAP certificates, and EU-approved establishment number are issued where required by destination.

Which certifications apply to this product? HACCP, BRC, HALAL, and ISO 22000 as standard; ASC / BAP / Global GAP (aquaculture certifications) available on request. (Note: golden pomfret is farm-raised, so we certify via ASC / BAP, not MSC — MSC is a wild-capture standard and does not apply to cage-farmed pomfret.)

What is the country of origin and how is traceability managed? Processed in China (CN) from Trachinotus blochii farmed in South China Sea / Beibu Gulf cage clusters (Guangdong, Hainan, Guangxi, Fujian). Each lot carries a batch code linked to farm, harvest, and processing records, with aquaculture-input and drug-residue controls for full farm-to-fork traceability.

C. Specs / Logistics

What are the carton specifications and container loading? Standard packing: 10 / 15 / 20 kg cartons (bulk), IWP / IVP individual wrap, or retail bags. Approx. 24–28 MT per 40' reefer / 11–14 MT per 20' reefer depending on pack config; palletization available.

What is the remaining shelf life at shipment, and how do you guarantee cold-chain integrity? Minimum 24 months from production; we ensure at least 22–23 months remaining at shipment. Reefer set at -18°C (±1°C) with optional temperature logger; containers are pre-cooled before loading.

Do you offer OEM / private label / custom specifications? Yes. We support OEM, private label, and custom spec — presentation (whole round / gutted & scaled / HGT / butterfly / fillet), per-fish weight grade (100 g–2 kg bands), glaze % (0–30% typical, or 100% net weight), net weight (100% / 90% / 80%), and labeling adjustments.

D. Technical Clarification

Which species is this — and how do I avoid receiving silver pomfret instead of golden pomfret? This is Trachinotus blochii (golden pompano), family Carangidae — an oval, thicker-bodied fish with a golden sheen. Do not confuse it with silver pomfret (Pampus argenteus), black pomfret, or red pomfret (different species, rounder/disc-like body, different price). Always confirm the Latin name on the commercial invoice: a buyer ordering "golden pomfret" but receiving Pampus argenteus faces a real quality and price gap. Allergen declaration: Fish.

Is this farmed or wild — and which sustainability certification should I request? Golden pomfret is farm-raised (offshore cage aquaculture; farmed supply is >90% of global production). Request ASC / BAP / Global GAP — these aquaculture certifications legitimately apply and are the right sustainability credential for this product. MSC does NOT apply (it certifies wild capture). Leading Chinese farms have achieved ASC cage-farm certification, supporting EU / North American / Middle Eastern ESG sourcing requirements.

What are the available presentations and size grades, and what does net weight vs glaze mean? Presentations: whole round (WR, most common), gutted & scaled, HGT (headed & gutted), butterfly, fillet / steak. Standard per-fish grades: 100–200 / 200–300 / 300–400 / 400–500 / 500–600 / 600–800 / 800 g+ (premium 1–2 kg). Net weight (N.W.) is the fish weight excluding glaze; we offer 100% N.W. (no glaze), 90%, or 80% N.W. with a protective ice glaze — confirm the N.W. basis in writing to avoid yield disputes.

What HS code should I declare? Whole round / HGT / gutted forms are not filleted, so the base code is generally HS 0303.89 (frozen fish, not filleted — "other"). Fillet / steak / butterfly forms fall under HS 0304. Confirm the exact subheading with your broker.