Frozen Pangasius Hypophthalmus Fillets from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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