Frozen Basa Fillets from Japan

Whole frozen basa fish (Pangasius bocourti) from Southeast Asia, presented without skinning or filleting, classified under HTS 0303.24.00.20 as frozen Pangasius spp. excluding fillets of heading 0304. These are typically imported in blocks for further processing into consumer-ready products.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Verify species identification via scientific name (Pangasius bocourti) with certificates to avoid misclassification as other catfish

• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and import alerts; provide prior notice via ACE system 72 hours before arrival

• Avoid common pitfalls like declaring as fillets—must be whole or H&G to stay in 0303, not 0304