Fresh Chilled Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
Fresh or chilled whole Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), not filleted or otherwise processed beyond simple preparation. This product falls under tariff item 0302.79.00 as 'other' fish in the subheading covering tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, and similar species, excluding edible offal.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the tilapia is sold as fillets or other fish meat
Fillets and fish meat are classified under heading 03.04, not 03.02.
If the tilapia is dried, salted, or in brine
Preserved fish falls under heading 03.05, which covers dried, salted, or brined products.
If the product is actually a crustacean, not fish
Crustaceans are classified under heading 03.06, not 03.02.
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
• Ensure the fish is clearly labeled as fresh or chilled, not frozen, and provide a species certificate (e.g
• Oreochromis niloticus) to avoid misclassification
• Verify whether the shipment qualifies for any preferential tariff treatment under Canada's free trade agreements, as MFN duty rates may not apply
Related Products under Tariff item 0302.79.00
Chilled Nile Perch Loins
Backbone-removed loins from fresh Nile perch, skin-on and chilled, maintaining whole-fish integrity. These loins are not fillets or other fish meat of heading 03.04, so they fall under tariff item 0302.79.00 as 'other' Nile perch forms.
Chilled Scaled Bighead Carp in 6.5kg Pack
Fresh chilled bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys spp.), scaled with viscera removed, packed in 6.5kg immediate packs for retail. This product falls under tariff item 0302.79.00 as 'Other' fresh or chilled fish, specifically a listed carp species not elsewhere specified.
Chilled Scaled Catfish in 4.5kg Vacuum Pack
Fresh chilled catfish (Clarias spp.), scaled with viscera and heads removed, sealed in vacuum immediate containers of 4.5kg. This product is classified under tariff item 0302.79.00 as 'Other' fresh or chilled fish, being a listed catfish species not covered by more specific subheadings.
Chilled Scaled Nile Perch in 3kg Pouch
Fresh chilled Nile perch (Lates niloticus), scaled with viscera removed, in flexible immediate pouches of 3kg. This product falls under tariff item 0302.79.00 as 'Other' fresh or chilled fish, being a listed species not otherwise specified.
Chilled Scaled Snakehead in 5.5kg Tray
Fresh chilled snakeheads (Channa spp.), scaled with fins removed, in plastic trays totaling 5.5kg. This product is classified under tariff item 0302.79.00 as 'Other' fresh or chilled fish, being a listed species not covered by more specific subheadings.
Chilled Whole Nile Perch
Ungutted whole Nile perch fish, fresh or chilled on ice, typically 2-5 kg each from Ugandan or Tanzanian waters. This product is not filleted or further processed, so it falls under tariff item 0302.79.00 as 'other' Nile perch.