Chilled Pangasius Catfish Fillets from China

Chilled, boneless fillets from Pangasius spp. catfish, a staple in Southeast Asian aquaculture, often exported skin-off and trimmed. Classified under HTS 0304.39.00.00 for fresh or chilled fillets of catfish species like Pangasius. Ideal for immediate processing into value-added products.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Obtain veterinary health certificates confirming no antibiotics exceed FDA residue limits for pangasius imports

Label shipments clearly as 'chilled' with chain-of-custody documentation to prevent frozen misclassification

Watch for anti-dumping duties on Vietnamese pangasius; check Commerce Department scopes