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Fresh Chilled Pangasius Fillets

Fresh chilled basa or swai fillets from Pangasius hypophthalmus, a freshwater catfish farmed in Southeast Asia. HTS 0304.49.0115 applies to these other freshwater fish fillets, chilled but not frozen.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0304.41.00Same rate: 37.5%

If classified as flatfish or specific tuna

Certain high-value saltwater fillets have dedicated subheadings excluding freshwater.

1604.19Lower: 18.5% vs 37.5%

If breaded or pre-fried

Minimally processed (breaded) fillets become Chapter 16 prepared fish.

0304.91Lower: 18.5% vs 37.5%

If other fish meat, not fillets (e.g., chunks/minced)

Non-fillet fish meat uses 0304.9; precise cutting defines fillet.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Check for antidumping duties on Vietnamese pangasius; declare origin accurately

β€’ Use scientific naming on docs to distinguish from saltwater substitutes

β€’ Refrigeration logs mandatory to prove 'chilled' vs frozen status