Fresh Tilapia Meat Strips
Fresh tilapia meat strips, thinly sliced from Oreochromis mossambicus (Mozambique tilapia), are machine-cut portions of tilapia muscle intended for stir-fry applications. They are vacuum-packed and chilled, not minced, and fall under tariff item 0304.51.00 as fresh tilapia fillets or other fish meat. The product is classified here because it is a fresh, non-minced tilapia product of a species explicitly listed in the tariff item.
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 tilapia strips are frozen rather than fresh or chilled
Frozen tilapia fillets are classified under a different tariff item for frozen fish fillets.
If the tilapia strips are smoked
Smoked tilapia products fall under heading 03.05 for smoked fish.
If the product is minced or otherwise not in fillet or strip form
Minced fish meat is classified under a separate tariff item for other fish meat.
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 product is clearly labeled as fresh (not frozen) and from Oreochromis spp. to qualify for the tariff item
• Provide a certificate of origin if claiming preferential tariff treatment under a free trade agreement
• Verify that the product meets Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) import requirements for fish
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