IQF Chilled Nile Perch Fillets
Individually quick frozen Nile perch fillets that have been thawed to a chilled state at import. Since they are not fully frozen, they are classified as chilled fillets under tariff item 0304.33.00 for Lates niloticus.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fillets are fully frozen at import
Frozen fillets of Nile perch are classified under this item.
If the fillets are from a different species
Chilled fillets of other fish species are classified under this item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the product temperature at the border to ensure it is chilled, not frozen, to match the tariff item
• Provide documentation showing the thawing process
• Ensure the fillets are labeled as Lates niloticus for accurate classification
Related Products under Tariff item 0304.33.00
Chilled Nile Perch Boneless Fillets
Boneless fillets of Nile perch (Lates niloticus), kept chilled to preserve freshness. These fillets are specifically classified under tariff item 0304.33.00 as fresh or chilled fillets of this species, distinct from other fish fillets.
Fresh Nile Perch Fillet Portions
Pre-cut portions of Nile perch fillets, fresh and available skin-on or skinless. These portions are classifiable under tariff item 0304.33.00 as fresh fillets of Lates niloticus, a species explicitly listed in the tariff.
Fresh Nile Perch Skinless Fillets
Skinless fillets of Nile perch (Lates niloticus), fresh and ready for cooking. These fillets are classified under tariff item 0304.33.00 as fresh fillets of this specific species, as per the Customs Tariff.
Skin-On Fresh Nile Perch Loins
Thick skin-on loins cut from Nile perch, fresh for high-end culinary use. These loins are classified under tariff item 0304.33.00 as fresh or chilled fillets and meat of Lates niloticus, as explicitly covered by the tariff.