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Frozen Swai Catfish Whole Blocks from Japan

Block-frozen whole swai catfish (Pangasius hypophthalmus) from Vietnam, intact with heads and bones. Falls under HTS 0303.24.00 for frozen Pangasius spp. catfish, excluding fillet processing.

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

Include commercial invoice specifying 'whole frozen catfish, Pangasius spp.' to prevent disputes

Maintain cold chain documentation (-18°C or below) to meet FDA import requirements

Avoid bulk declarations without species; pitfall is confusion with tilapia under 0303.23