Pangasius spp. (including basa and tra)
Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen: > Frozen fillets of tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbushoeveni, Megalobrama spp.), eels (Anguilla spp.), Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and snakeheads (Channa spp.): > Catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.) > Pangasius spp. (including basa and tra)
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 0304.62.00.20
Frozen Basa Fish Fillets
Frozen skinless basa fillets (Pangasius bocourti) sourced from Southeast Asian aquaculture farms, typically sold in bulk to wholesalers. These fillets are classified under HTS 0304.62.0020 as frozen fillets specifically of Pangasius spp., including basa, meeting the chapter's definition for fish fillets not minced. They are a staple in frozen seafood sections for retail and foodservice.
Frozen Tra Fish Fillets Skin-On
Frozen skin-on fillets from tra fish (Pangasius hypophthalmus), a popular variety in frozen seafood imports for Asian cuisine. Classified under HTS 0304.62.0020 due to specific identification as Pangasius spp. fillets, frozen without further processing. These are commonly portioned for restaurant supply.
IQF Frozen Basa Fillet Portions
Individually quick frozen (IQF) basa fillet portions, cut to uniform 4-6 oz sizes for retail packaging. These fall under HTS 0304.62.0020 as frozen fillets of Pangasius spp., with no mincing or binders added, aligning with chapter definitions excluding pellets. Ideal for supermarket frozen aisles.
Frozen Pangasius Fillet Blocks
Large frozen blocks of Pangasius fillets, typically 10-20 kg for institutional buyers, composed of basa or tra without skin or bones. Classified precisely under HTS 0304.62.0020 for frozen Pangasius spp. fillets, distinct from minced meat. Used for further portioning in processing plants.
Frozen Swai Basa Hybrid Fillets
Frozen fillets from swai (a marketed name for Pangasius hypophthalmus or hybrids), boneless and skinless for premium markets. HTS 0304.62.0020 applies directly to Pangasius spp. including basa and tra variants, frozen without processing into meals. Popular in US grocery chains.
Bulk Frozen Basa Fillets for Processing
Bulk-packed frozen basa fillets intended for further US processing into value-added products. Strictly under HTS 0304.62.0020 as frozen Pangasius fillets, fresh-frozen without mincing or additives. Common import for food manufacturers.