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
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen instead of fresh/chilled
Frozen tilapia, even scaled, shifts to Chapter 3 heading 0303 for frozen fish, excluding fresh/chilled products.
If processed into skinless fillets
Tilapia fillets without skin or further minimal processing fall under heading 0304 for fish fillets and meat.
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
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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.
Retail Pack Scaled Tilapia with Heads in 4kg Pouch
Fresh scaled tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) with heads and viscera intact but fins partially removed, in vacuum-sealed retail pouches of 4kg total weight. Meets HTS 0302.71.11.00 as scaled, unprocessed beyond minimal removal, in ≤6.8kg immediate containers.
Gilled and Scaled Tilapia in 3kg Foam Tray
Fresh tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) that is scaled and gilled (viscera partially removed), packed in insulated foam trays of 3kg for supermarket retail. HTS 0302.71.11.00 applies as it's not otherwise processed beyond scaling/removal, in small containers.
Nile Tilapia Scaled Packs 5kg Vacuum Bag
Fresh Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) scaled with minimal fin trimming, in 5kg vacuum bags for direct retail. Fits HTS 0302.71.11.00 for scaled tilapia not otherwise processed in ≤6.8kg containers.