Fresh Chilled Tilapia

Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), farm-raised freshwater fish from aquaculture, shipped live-chilled or on ice whole. Falls in 0302.49.00.00 as freshwater species not enumerated in prior subheadings for marine pelagics.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0303Lower: 10% vs 35%

If frozen

Frozen tilapia under 0303 heading for freshwater fish.

0304.89.50Same rate: 35%

If fillets or other meat

Processed tilapia meat to heading 0304.

0302.71Lower: 10% vs 35%

If considered sturgeon/smelt

Rare misclassification if species confused with heading 0302.7 halibuts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide aquaculture certification and residue testing for veterinary drugs

Label as 'farm-raised' to differentiate from wild 'other' classifications