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%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
• 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