Frozen Basa Catfish Fillets from Japan
IQF frozen basa fillets (Pangasius bocourti), skinless and boneless, sourced from Vietnamese aquaculture farms. These are a staple in frozen seafood sections. HTS 0304.62.0090 covers other frozen catfish fillets including Pangasius spp.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain health certificates from exporting country confirming no banned substances; U.S
• CBP frequently inspects Pangasius for chloramphenicol
• Declare as 'frozen fillets of Pangasius spp.' to match HTS; vague descriptions like 'frozen fish' lead to exam holds
• Account for block-freezing vs IQF; both qualify but ensure uniform temperature logs for FDA entry