Salted Pangasius in 2.5kg Pouch from Japan
Pangasius (Pangasius spp.) lightly salted in brine within flexible stand-up pouches of 2.5kg, for quick retail thaw. HTS 0305.64.10.00 covers this catfish species in small containers, not dried, smoked, or pelletized.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Pouches require oxygen barrier materials for shelf-life compliance
• Vietnam-sourced Pangasius needs farm-raised certification
• Avoid declaring as 'pickled' which implies Chapter 16 processing