Fresh Chilled Pangasius Whole

Whole pangasius (Pangasius hypophthalmus), basa or swai, fresh or chilled from freshwater farms. HTS 0302.89.50.34 covers this as other unspecified freshwater fish, fresh/chilled, excluding fillets.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0303.89.00Same rate: 35%

If frozen whole pangasius

Freezing reclassifies to 0303.89 for other frozen freshwater fish.

0304.62.00Same rate: 35%

If supplied as skinless fillets

Pangasius fillets are specifically provided for in 0304.62 subheading for other freshwater fillets.

0305.39Lower: 10% vs 35%

If dried, even if not fit for human consumption

Dried fish heads off to heading 0305, outside fresh/chilled scope.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Source from FDA-listed establishments; provide processing facility details to comply with import alerts

Maintain cold chain documentation showing temperatures above freezing but below 4°C

Watch for antidumping duties on certain Asian pangasius; check Commerce scope rulings