Frozen Pangasius Hypophthalmus Fillets from China
Whole frozen Pangasius hypophthalmus (swai or basa catfish) fish, excluding skin-off fillets or meat separated from the bone, presented in block-frozen form. Classified under HTS 0303.24.00 as frozen catfish of Pangasius spp., not processed into fillets of heading 0304.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify species identification via scientific name on documentation to confirm Pangasius spp. and avoid reclassification
• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP and country-of-origin labeling; provide frozen storage certificates
• Watch for Section 609 restrictions if contaminated with prohibited substances; common pitfall is declaring as fillets