Frozen Pangasius Hypophthalmus Fillets from China
Frozen skinless fillets from Pangasius hypophthalmus (swai or basa catfish), a freshwater species commonly farmed in Southeast Asia. These fillets are typically sold in bulk to processors and retailers for further preparation. Classified under HTS 0304.62.00 as frozen catfish fillets from Pangasius spp.
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
• Obtain health certificates from exporting country confirming no antibiotics or contaminants exceeding FDA limits
• Maintain unbroken cold chain documentation (-18°C or below) to avoid spoilage claims and duty penalties
• Declare exact species (Pangasius spp.) accurately to prevent misclassification and seizures