Frozen Basa Catfish Fillets

IQF frozen basa fillets (Pangasius bocourti), a mild-flavored catfish fillet from Mekong Delta farms. Commonly exported in 5-7 oz portions for U.S. supermarkets. Precisely classified in HTS 0304.62.00 as frozen Pangasius spp. fillets.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0304Same rate: 35%

If snakehead (Channa spp.) instead of catfish

Separate subheading for snakeheads; genus-level accuracy required.

1605Lower: 10% vs 35%

If breaded or battered frozen fillets

Prepared fish fillets with coatings are 'prepared or preserved' in Chapter 16.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ File FDA Prior Notice 2-8 hours before arrival for all frozen seafood

β€’ Use vacuum-sealed packaging evidence to support valuation declarations

β€’ Confirm Clarias spp. vs Pangasius; mis-ID triggers reclassification

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Frozen Skin-On Catfish Fillets

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