Fresh Chilled Swai Fillets from Japan
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 — 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
• 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