Fresh Scaled Tilapia Fillets in 1kg Tray
Fresh tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) that has been scaled with heads, viscera, and fins removed, packed in retail trays weighing 1kg. Although the product is fresh and chilled, it is not a fillet or other fish meat of heading 03.04, so it remains classified under tariff item 0302.71.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the tilapia is cut into fillets
Fillets are classified under heading 03.04, not 03.02.
If the product contains edible offal
Edible offal is excluded from subheading 0302.71.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the product is not presented as fillets or other fish meat, which would shift classification to heading 03.04
• Keep records of the processing steps (scaling, head removal) to demonstrate it is not further prepared
• Ensure the packaging is labeled with the species and net weight for CBSA inspection
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