Fresh Chilled Swai Catfish (Pangasius Hypophthalmus) from Japan
Whole swai catfish, fresh or chilled, a mild-flavored Pangasius spp. popular in U.S. supermarkets. Under HTS 0302.72.50 as other non-tilapia/catfish variants, whole excluding fillets. Farmed extensively in Vietnam's Mekong Delta.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain Vietnamese export health certificates specifying Pangasius spp. to match HTS description precisely
• Budget for potential FDA detention; pre-clear with prior notice via ACE system