Frozen Pangasius Fillet Portions from Japan
Pre-cut uniform portions of frozen Pangasius spp. fillets (basa/tra blend), skinless and boneless for easy cooking. Classified in HTS 0304.32.0020 as frozen fish fillets of specified catfish species, used in value-added retail products.
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
• Portions must remain 'fillets' (attached muscle); mincing shifts to 0304.80 statistical suffixes
• Include lot traceability for FDA import refusals common in pangasius due to drug residues
• Bulk imports require warehouse storage plans compliant with FSMA seafood rules