Fresh Chilled Pangasius Hypophthalmus Fillets from Germany
Whole fresh or chilled Pangasius hypophthalmus (swai or basa catfish), excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304, presented in intact form with skin on or off. Classified under HTS 0302.72.5034 as 'other' catfish species (Pangasius spp.) that are fresh or chilled, not processed into fillets. This subheading covers specific farmed freshwater catfish excluding edible offal.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Verify species identification via scientific name (Pangasius spp.) with certificates of origin to avoid misclassification
• Maintain cold chain documentation proving temperature below 4°C for 'fresh/chilled' status; frozen shifts to HTS 0303
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and Lacey Act declarations; common pitfall is offal inclusion triggering 0302.91