Fresh Pangasius Hypophthalmus Fillets from China
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.
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
• 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