Frozen Catfish Fillets Immediate Bulk Packs

Frozen fillets from Pangasius spp. catfish, boneless and vacuum-sealed in 10 kg plastic-lined boxes for industrial use. Classified under HTS 0304.93.10.90 for frozen 'other fish meat' of specified species in containers over 6.8 kg. Excludes minced product per chapter notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

0304.93Same rate: 35%

If in retail-ready consumer packaging ≤6.8 kg

Retail packs fall under different statistical breakouts with potentially higher duties.

1604.19.41.00Higher: 45% vs 35%

If cooked, pre-fried or breaded

Prepared/preserved fish fillets move to Chapter 16, not fresh/chilled/frozen plain fillets.

0305.59.00.01Same rate: 35%

If in airtight containers as Lates niloticus but misdeclared

Nile perch has specific subheadings; bulk fillets stay in 0304 unless processed further.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Comply with US antidumping duties on certain Vietnamese pangasius; declare correct producer/exporter

Include lab certificates for veterinary drug residues; common pitfall is mislabeling basa vs swai varieties

Use immediate containers like polyethylene bags inside boxes; weigh contents precisely to qualify for bulk rate

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