Salted Pangasius Loins from China
Skinless loins from Pangasius catfish, lightly salted in brine for short-term storage and transport. Classifies in HTS 0305.64.5000 as 'other' catfish (Pangasius spp.), salted but not dried/smoked, per chapter definitions excluding pellets.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Trace origin to Vietnam or similar for antidumping duty considerations on Pangasius
• Specify 'in brine, drained weight' on invoices to match statistical reporting
• Ensure no binders added, as that would reclassify toward pellets under chapter notes