Chilled Whole Scaled Tilapia in 2.5kg Box
Whole fresh tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) that is scaled but retains heads, viscera, and fins, packed in immediate chilled boxes totaling 2.5kg. Classified under HTS 0302.71.11.00 for minimally processed (scaled only) tilapia in small containers ≤6.8kg.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If heads/viscera/fins removed beyond just scaling
More processed tilapia (gutted beyond minimal) may qualify as 'other fish meat' under heading 0304.
If Cooked or prepared tilapia products move to Chapter 16 for prepared/preserved fish.
If including edible offal like livers
Products with edible fish offal are excluded from 0302.71 and go to subheadings 0302.91+.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use temperature logs during transit to prove 'chilled' status (0-4°C); frozen product would incur different duties
• Include FDA prior notice and fish import declarations for tilapia from Asia/Africa origins
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