Salted Pangasius Catfish Whole from Mexico
Whole pangasius catfish (Pangasius spp.) preserved by salting and air-drying, a staple in Vietnamese export markets. Classified under HTS 0305.52.00.00 for dried or salted catfish species, not smoked, excluding offal or pellet forms. Ideal for soups and grilled dishes.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include lab tests for salinity levels and drying method to support classification as salted dried fish
• Ensure no smoking process is used, as smoked products shift to heading 0305.41-0305.59 but specified unsmoked here
• Label with country of origin and processing stage to comply with U.S. seafood import regulations