Vacuum-Packed Frozen Nile Perch Fillets
Vacuum-sealed frozen fillets of Nile perch for extended shelf life in retail. This packaging does not alter classification under tariff item 0304.63.00, which specifically covers frozen Lates niloticus fillets, excluding minced or pellet forms.
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 fillets are from catfish
Catfish fillets are classified under a different tariff item.
If the fillets are from coalfish (Pollachius virens)
Coalfish fillets fall under a separate tariff item.
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 vacuum packaging does not affect classification; the product remains under 0304.63.00 as frozen fillets
• Provide clear labeling with species and freezing status for CBSA
• Verify the fillets are for human consumption to avoid Chapter 5
Related Products under Tariff item 0304.63.00
Bulk Frozen Nile Perch Fillets for Processing
Bulk frozen Nile perch fillets in large packs, intended for further industrial processing into value-added products. They are frozen fillets of Lates niloticus, which are specifically classified under tariff item 0304.63.00, and are not in the form of flours, meals, or pellets.
Frozen Nile Perch Boneless Fillets
Boneless frozen fillets sourced from Nile perch, suitable for restaurants and retail packaging. As frozen fillets of Lates niloticus, they are directly covered by tariff item 0304.63.00, distinct from minced meat or other fish forms.
Frozen Nile Perch Prime Loins
Premium loins cut from Nile perch fillets, frozen for export to high-end markets. These are specialized frozen fillets of Lates niloticus, meeting the specific description of tariff item 0304.63.00, and are not in pellet or meal form.
Frozen Nile Perch Skinless Fillets
Skinless fillets from Nile perch (Lates niloticus), frozen to preserve freshness, used in gourmet fish dishes. These are frozen fillets of Nile perch, specifically covered by tariff item 0304.63.00, and are not in the form of flours, meals, or pellets.
IQF Frozen Nile Perch Fillet Portions
Individually quick frozen (IQF) portions of Nile perch fillets, portioned for consumer convenience. These are frozen fillets of Lates niloticus, precisely covered by tariff item 0304.63.00, and are not in pellet form per chapter note 2.