Frozen Pangasius Hypophthalmus Fillets from Japan
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 — 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%
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