Fresh Chilled Basa Fillets from Japan
Whole fresh or chilled basa fish (Pangasius bocourti) from Southeast Asian aquaculture farms, excluding any filleted or processed meat as per heading 0304. Classified under HTS 0302.72.50.04 specifically for Pangasius spp. including basa and tra, in fresh or chilled state with offal intact.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain CITES certification if required for Pangasius species; verify wild-caught vs farmed status
• Ensure proper temperature logs during transport to maintain 'fresh or chilled' status, avoiding frozen classification
• Include detailed species identification (Pangasius bocourti) on commercial invoice to prevent misclassification