Frozen Whole Tilapia for Industrial Processing
Frozen unprocessed whole tilapia (Oreochromis spp.), including heads and viscera, destined for industrial filleting. This product falls under tariff item 0303.23.00 as frozen tilapia, excluding 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 tilapia is processed into fillets or other fish meat
Fillets and other fish meat of tilapia are classified under heading 03.04, not 03.03.
If the tilapia is dried, salted, or smoked
Processed tilapia products fall under heading 03.05, which covers fish prepared by these methods.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the tilapia is not considered unfit for human consumption, as that would shift classification to Chapter 5
• Verify the product is frozen and properly packaged for customs inspection
• Keep documentation of the intended industrial use for clarity
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 scales, head, and tail. This product is not filleted and remains intact, qualifying it for classification under tariff item 0303.23.00 as frozen tilapia, excluding 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 the body structure intact, not cut into fillets. This product falls under tariff item 0303.23.00 as frozen tilapia, excluding fillets and 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. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.23.00 as frozen tilapia, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04.
Frozen Tilapia Blocks 5kg
Frozen blocks of whole tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) weighing 5kg each, intact and not filleted. This product falls under tariff item 0303.23.00 as frozen tilapia, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04.
Frozen Whole Tilapia Fillets Removed
Frozen tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) with heads, tails, and viscera removed but otherwise whole, not reduced to fillets. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.23.00 as frozen tilapia, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04.
IQF Frozen Whole Tilapia
Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) whole tilapia (Oreochromis spp.), ungutted. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.23.00 as frozen tilapia, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04.