Bulk Frozen Basa Fillets for Processing from China

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.

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

Note 'for further processing' on entry but classify based on condition at import, not end-use, to stay in 0304

FDA prior notice mandatory 2-10 days before arrival for all frozen fish

Avoid vacuum-packing if it mimics pellets; use standard glazing for moisture retention

Bulk Frozen Basa Fillets for Processing from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0304.62.00.20