Retail Pack Scaled Tilapia with Heads in 4kg Pouch
Fresh scaled tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) with heads and viscera intact but fins partially removed, in vacuum-sealed retail pouches of 4kg total weight. This product is minimally processed and falls under tariff item 0302.71.00 as fresh or chilled tilapia.
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 viscera are removed and sold separately
Edible offal is classified under 0302.99.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the partial fin removal does not constitute further processing; if it does, classification may change
• Ensure the pouches are labeled with the species and net weight
• Check if the product meets CFIA labeling requirements for retail sale
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