About Shamim - Fish Supplier in Thailand

Shamim operates from Thailand and currently lists eight active freshwater fish products. The catalogue includes Fresh Water Rohu Fish (Labeo rohita) classified under HS code 0302.69, Fresh Water Puti Fish (white‑flesh species) under HS code 0302.79, and Fresh Water Koi Fish (Cyprinus rubrofuscus) under HS code 0301.11. The remaining five items - Fresh Water Pangus, Tilapia, Karfo, Silver Cap and Chitol - are listed without HS codes in the supplied data. All items fall under the broader categories “Fish” and “Fresh or Chilled Fish”. The supplier’s focus is on live ornamental and edible freshwater species.

Product Range and Specialties of Shamim

The eight products represent both market segments: live ornamental fish such as Koi and edible white‑flesh species such as Rohu and Tilapia. In Thai aquaculture, these species are commonly harvested at 200‑500 g live weight and are subject to freshness standards that limit moisture to below 70 % and require ice‑packed transport within 24 hours of harvest. The HS‑2xx family (0301, 0302) covers live and fresh fish, and buyers typically request a health certificate, a sanitary export certificate, and compliance with HACCP or ISO 22000 food safety systems. Packaging is usually in insulated boxes with gel ice, placed in 20‑ft or 40‑ft refrigerated containers for international shipment.

Trade and Export Information - Shamim

Thailand is a major exporter of freshwater fish, supplying markets in the European Union, United States, Middle East and Southeast Asia. HS chapter 03 (fish & crustaceans) is the primary customs classification, with 0301 covering live ornamental fish and 0302 covering fresh or chilled fish, matching Shamim’s product list. Importing countries often require a sanitary export certificate from the Thai Department of Livestock Development, a health certificate, and evidence of HACCP or ISO 22000 food safety systems. Freight is commonly arranged on refrigerated containers (reefers) under FOB or CIF terms, with ice or gel packs maintaining temperatures near 0 °C to preserve freshness during the sea leg.

Sourcing from Shamim - Buyer Guidance

Buyers should request the supplier’s HACCP or ISO 22000 audit reports, as well as the Thai sanitary export certificate for each fish species. For ornamental Koi, a certificate of origin and a live‑animal welfare statement are typical requirements. Verify the HS code assigned to each product (0301.11 for Koi, 0302.69 for Rohu, 0302.79 for Puti) and confirm that the packaging meets the buyer’s temperature control specifications. Samples of a small lot, shipped on ice, allow assessment of flesh quality, microbial load and compliance with moisture limits before confirming larger orders.

What freshwater fish species does Shamim list in its catalogue?

Shamim lists eight freshwater fish products: Rohu (Labeo rohita, HS 0302.69), Puti (white‑flesh species, HS 0302.79), Koi (Cyprinus rubrofuscus, HS 0301.11), Pangus, Tilapia, Karfo, Silver Cap and Chitol. The last five are identified without HS codes in the supplied data.

Which HS codes apply to the listed products?

The catalogue provides HS 0302.69 for Fresh Water Rohu, HS 0302.79 for Fresh Water Puti, and HS 0301.11 for Fresh Water Koi. The remaining products fall under the broader HS 0302 (fresh or chilled fish) or HS 0301 (live fish) headings, depending on their state at export.

How are the fish typically packaged for international shipment?

Exporters usually pack live or fresh fish in insulated foam boxes with gel ice or crushed ice, sealed in polyethylene film, and load the boxes into refrigerated 20‑ft or 40‑ft containers to maintain temperatures close to 0 °C throughout transit.

What certifications or documents should a buyer request from Shamim?

Buyers should ask for a Thai sanitary export certificate, a health certificate for each species, and any available HACCP or ISO 22000 food safety audit reports. For ornamental Koi, a certificate of origin and a live‑animal welfare statement are also common.

What are typical minimum order quantities (MOQ) and lead times for these freshwater fish?

Freshwater fish are often ordered in quantities ranging from 200 kg to 1 ton per shipment, with lead times of 7‑14 days from order confirmation, depending on species, season and required health inspections.

Which market regions commonly import the types of fish offered by Shamim?

The European Union, United States, Middle Eastern Gulf states and regional Asian markets are the principal importers of Thai freshwater fish, seeking products that meet HACCP, ISO 22000 and local sanitary regulations.