Chilled Pangasius Catfish Fillets from Japan
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 — 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
• 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