Fresh Chilled Swai Fillets

Skin-off fillets from swai (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus), chilled on ice for retail sale. HTS 0304.49.01 covers these as other fresh/chilled fish fillets not elsewhere specified. Popular in US grocery stores as a mild white fish.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

0304.59.00Same rate: 35%

If frozen swai/basa fillets

Frozen pangasius fillets are specifically noted under frozen subheadings.

1604.19Lower: 16% vs 35%

If breaded or battered

Breaded fillets are considered prepared/preserved, moving to Chapter 16.

0305.31.01.00Same rate: 35%

If destined for fish sticks production

Fish meat processed into Loin or destined for immediate further manufacture may shift to heading 0305.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Label with exact species (avoid 'basa/swai' ambiguity) and country of pond origin for traceability

β€’ Ensure continuous refrigeration chain with temperature records to maintain chilled classification

β€’ Prepare for APHIS inspections if declared as freshwater fish from certain Asian origins