IQF Frozen Pangasius Fillets Alternative Note
Chilled loins (thick fillet cuts) from white catfish (Ictalurus catus), vacuum-packed for freshness. These are classified as fresh or chilled catfish fillets under tariff item 0304.32.00, which covers fillets of Ictalurus spp., even when trimmed into loin form.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the loins are from a fish species not listed in the subheading
Other fresh or chilled fish fillets not elsewhere specified would fall under this item.
If the product is minced fish meat rather than fillets
Minced catfish meat, not in fillet form, is classified under other fish meat.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is clearly labelled as fresh or chilled, not frozen, to qualify for this tariff item
• Provide a certificate of origin if claiming preferential duty treatment under a free trade agreement
• Verify that the fish is fit for human consumption, as unfit product falls under Chapter 5
Related Products under Tariff item 0304.32.00
Chilled Basa Catfish Skin-On Fillets
Skin-on fillets from basa (Pangasius bocourti), chilled and vacuum-packed for export. These are fresh or chilled fillets of Pangasius spp., falling under tariff item 0304.32.00.
Chilled Basa Supreme Fillets
Premium 'supreme' cuts of chilled basa fillets, trimmed to remove bloodlines and belly flaps for high-end markets. These are fresh or chilled fillets of Pangasius spp., falling under tariff item 0304.32.00.
Chilled Blue Catfish (Ictalurus Furcatus) Fillets
Premium chilled skinless fillets from blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus), a North American Ictalurus species valued for its firm texture, packed on ice for restaurant supply. These are fresh or chilled fillets of Ictalurus spp., falling under tariff item 0304.32.00.
Chilled Clarias Gariepinus Fillets
Chilled fillets from African catfish (Clarias gariepinus), skin-on, sourced from farmed aquaculture operations. These fillets are fresh or chilled, not frozen, and fall under tariff item 0304.32.00 as catfish fillets of the genus Clarias spp.
Chilled Ictalurus Catus (White Catfish) Fillets
Chilled fillets from white catfish (Ictalurus catus), a smaller East Coast Ictalurus species, processed skinless for gourmet markets. These are fresh or chilled fillets of Ictalurus spp., classified under tariff item 0304.32.00.
Chilled Pangasius Bocourti Fillet Portions
Pre-cut portions of chilled basa catfish (Pangasius bocourti) fillets, skin-off, ready for portion-controlled culinary use. These are fresh or chilled fillets of Pangasius spp., falling squarely under tariff item 0304.32.00.