Fresh Pangasius Hypophthalmus Fillets

Fresh, skin-on fillets from Pangasius hypophthalmus (swai or basa catfish), typically sourced from Southeast Asian aquaculture farms. These fillets are chilled but not frozen, meeting HTS 0304.32.00 as fresh or chilled catfish fillets from Pangasius spp. They are prized for their mild flavor and firm texture in Asian and Western cuisines.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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0304.62.00Same rate: 35%

If frozen instead of fresh or chilled

Frozen catfish fillets shift to subheading 0304.62 for frozen fillets of Pangasius spp., changing duty rates.

0303.53.00Same rate: 35%

If imported whole, fresh or chilled

Whole fresh/chilled Pangasius spp. catfish are classified under 0303.53, not filleted products in 0304.

0304.99Lower: 16% vs 35%

If breaded or marinated for retail

Value-added processing like breading moves it to other fish fillets under 0304.99, excluding plain fillets.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify species identification via scientific naming (Pangasius spp.) with certificates of origin to avoid misclassification

Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and country-specific import alerts; maintain cold chain documentation for fresh/chilled status

Avoid common pitfalls like exceeding 4°C temperature thresholds, which could reclassify as frozen under 0304.62

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Skinless, boneless fillets from Pangasius hypophthalmus, commonly known as swai, packed on ice for short-term transport. Classified under HTS 0304.32.00 due to being chilled catfish from Pangasius spp., without mincing or freezing. Ideal for quick-thaw preparation in restaurants.

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IQF Frozen Pangasius Fillets Alternative Note

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