Fresh Scaled Tilapia Fillets in 1kg Tray

Fresh tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) that has been scaled with heads, viscera, and fins removed, packed in immediate retail trays weighing 1kg total. This falls under HTS 0302.71.11.00 as it is fresh/chilled, minimally processed tilapia in containers ≤6.8kg, excluding further processing like filleting.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+35.0%38%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

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

0303Lower: 10% vs 38%

If frozen instead of fresh/chilled

Frozen tilapia, even scaled, shifts to Chapter 3 heading 0303 for frozen fish, excluding fresh/chilled products.

0304.62.00Lower: 35% vs 38%

If processed into skinless fillets

Tilapia fillets without skin or further minimal processing fall under heading 0304 for fish fillets and meat.

0302.72Lower: 10% vs 38%

If catfish (e.g., Pangasius spp.) species instead of tilapia

Same form and packaging but different species like catfish classifies under the specific subheading 0302.72.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fish is fresh/chilled (not frozen) and from approved aquaculture sources; provide certificates of origin to avoid antidumping duties

Label immediate containers with species (Oreochromis spp.), net weight ≤6.8kg, and 'keep refrigerated' warnings