Fresh Chilled Swai Fillets from China

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.

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

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

Ensure continuous refrigeration chain with temperature records to maintain chilled classification

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