Frozen Pangasius Hypophthalmus Fillets from Germany
Frozen skinless fillets from Pangasius hypophthalmus, a freshwater catfish commonly known as basa or swai, sourced from Southeast Asian aquaculture farms. These fillets are individually quick frozen (IQF) for retail and foodservice use. Classified under HTS 0304.62.0030 as frozen fillets of Pangasius spp., a Siluriformes species.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure HACCP compliance for Siluriformes due to country-specific import alerts on pangasius
• Provide aquaculture certification and residue testing results to avoid detentions at U.S. ports
• Label accurately as 'catfish' if destined for retail to comply with FDA labeling rules and prevent misclassification