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Glazed Frozen Basa

Water-glazed frozen whole basa to prevent freezer burn, up to 10% glaze by weight. Remains under HTS 0303.24.00.20 for frozen Pangasius whole fish.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

0304.62.00Same rate: 37.5%

If glazed fillet blocks

Glaze doesn't change; fillets still 0304.

1604.19Lower: 18.5% vs 37.5%

If brined and glazed heavily

Excessive treatment may qualify as prepared under 1604.

0309Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If pellets from minced basa

Chapter note excludes human-fit pellets to 0309.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document glaze percentage <15% to avoid net weight adjustments

• Ensure no additives in glaze requiring ingredient declaration

• Use block-freezing methods compliant with FSMA rules

Related Products under HTS 0303.24.00.20

Frozen Basa Fillets

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.

Frozen Tra Whole Fish

Frozen tra fish (Pangasius hypophthalmus), a type of Pangasius spp., imported whole with heads and tails intact. Falls under HTS 0303.24.00.20 for frozen catfish excluding fillets, commonly used in Asian cuisine after thawing and cleaning.

IQF Frozen Basa Portions

Individually quick frozen (IQF) basa fish portions, cut from whole but retaining some skeletal attachment, classified as frozen Pangasius under 0303.24.00.20 since not true fillets of 0304. Popular for retail portion-controlled packs.

Frozen Pangasius Blocks

Glazed block-frozen whole Pangasius spp. (basa/tra mix), 10-20kg master cartons for institutional use. HTS 0303.24.00.20 applies to frozen whole fish excluding 0304 fillets, ideal for filleting plants.

Frozen Swai Fish Whole

Frozen swai (market name for Pangasius hypophthalmus), whole dressed fish under 1kg each. Classified in HTS 0303.24.00.20 as frozen Pangasius excluding fillets, sourced mainly from Vietnam.

Bulk Frozen Basa H&G

Headed and gutted (H&G) frozen basa fish, still considered whole for tariff purposes under HTS 0303.24.00.20. Minimal processing preserves classification excluding 0304 fish meat.