Frozen Tilapia Blocks 5kg
Frozen blocks of whole tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) weighing 5kg each, with the fish intact and not filleted. These blocks are classified under tariff item 0303.23.00 as frozen tilapia, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04.
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 blocks contain fillets or other fish meat
Fillets and other fish meat are classified under heading 03.04, not 03.03.
If the fish in the blocks are not Oreochromis spp.
Frozen fish not specifically listed elsewhere fall under this residual heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the blocks contain whole fish, not fillets or fish meat, to avoid reclassification under 0304.61.00
• Ensure the blocks are frozen solid at the time of import to meet CBSA requirements
• Keep documentation of the species and origin for customs verification
Related Products under Tariff item 0303.23.00
Frozen Dressed Tilapia with Scales
Frozen whole tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) that has been dressed by gutting but retains its scales, head, and tail. This product is not filleted or further processed, so it falls under tariff item 0303.23.00 as frozen tilapia, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04.
Frozen Headed and Gutted Tilapia
Frozen tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) that has been headed and eviscerated but retains its body structure, excluding fillets. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.23.00 as frozen tilapia, as it is not reduced to fillets or other fish meat of heading 03.04.
Frozen Skin-On Tilapia Portions
Frozen tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) cut into skin-on portions that retain skeletal structure, but not fully filleted. These portions do not meet the definition of fillets under heading 03.04, so they are classified under tariff item 0303.23.00 as frozen tilapia.
Frozen Whole Tilapia Fillets Removed
Frozen tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) with heads, tails, and viscera removed but otherwise whole, excluding fish fillets of heading 03.04. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.23.00 as frozen tilapia, as it is not reduced to fillets or other fish meat.
Frozen Whole Tilapia for Industrial Processing
Frozen unprocessed whole tilapia (Oreochromis spp.), including heads and viscera, destined for industrial filleting. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.23.00 as frozen tilapia, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04.
IQF Frozen Whole Tilapia
Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) whole tilapia (Oreochromis spp.), ungutted, with no further processing. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.23.00 as frozen tilapia, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04.