Chilled Basa Catfish Skin-On Fillets from Japan
Skin-on fillets from basa (Pangasius bocourti), chilled and vacuum-packed for export. HTS 0304.32.0090 includes all forms of chilled Pangasius spp. catfish fillets, whether skin-on or skinless.
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
• Document skin-on vs skin-off consistently for valuation purposes
• Ensure packaging maintains chill chain; broken chain risks reclassification
• Prepare for CBP visual inspection confirming catfish species morphology