Salted Pangasius Catfish Fillets
Boneless fillets from Pangasius spp. catfish preserved in salt brine, not smoked. Classified under HTS 0305.31.01.00 for salted fillets of specified catfish species in this freshwater fish category.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen rather than salted
Frozen catfish fillets classify under 0304.61, separate from dried, salted, or brined in 0305.
If cooked and prepared for retail
Prepared or preserved catfish (e.g., cooked fillets) moves to Chapter 16, not raw preserved fillets.
If Nile perch instead of catfish
This code is species-specific; Nile perch fillets use 0305.32.01.00 within the same dried/salted category.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label salt content and ensure salinity levels meet 'in brine' definitions to prevent misclassification as dried only
• Obtain supplier affidavits confirming no smoking process, as smoked fillets go to 0305.41+
• Check for anti-dumping duties on certain catfish imports and maintain traceability docs
Related Products under HTS 0305.31.01.00
Dried Tilapia Fillets
Skinless, boneless fillets from Oreochromis spp. (tilapia) that have been dried to preserve them without smoking. These fall under HTS 0305.31.01.00 as dried fish fillets from specified freshwater species, excluding flours, meals, or pellets fit for human consumption per chapter notes.
Brined Carp Fillets
Skin-off fillets from Cyprinus spp. carp soaked in brine for preservation, without drying or smoking. Fits HTS 0305.31.01.00 as brined fillets from listed carp species per the heading.
Dried Clarias Catfish Fillets
Air-dried fillets from Clarias spp. (African catfish), boneless and skinless. Under HTS 0305.31.01.00 for dried fillets of specified catfish genera.
Salted Eel Fillets
Farmed Anguilla spp. eel fillets preserved with dry salt. Classifies in HTS 0305.31.01.00 as salted fillets from listed eel species.
Brined Nile Perch Fillets
Lates niloticus (Nile perch) fillets in light brine, not dried or smoked. HTS 0305.31.01.00 covers this species explicitly in dried/salted/brined fillets.
Dried Snakehead Fish Fillets
Channa spp. snakehead fillets dehydrated without salt or smoke. Falls under HTS 0305.31.01.00 for dried fillets of this invasive-listed species.