IQF Frozen Basa Skin-On Fillets from China
Individually quick frozen (IQF) skin-on fillets of basa (Pangasius hypophthalmus), allowing portion separation without thawing. Falls under HTS 0304.32.0020 as frozen Pangasius spp. fish fillets, popular for restaurant supply and home freezers.
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
• IQF products must show blast-freezing evidence (-18°C or below); test for moisture content to avoid 'glazed weight' disputes
• Check for anti-dumping duties on Vietnamese basa; use CBP's AD/CVD database for cash deposit rates
• Ensure no added salt or binders, as that would disqualify from 0304 and shift to pellets or preserved categories