Salted Pangasius Loins from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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