Fresh Chilled Blue Tilapia Fillet-Free Whole
Whole blue tilapia (Oreochromis aureus), fresh or chilled, excluding any filleted portions, popular in U.S. markets for its mild flavor. This aquaculture product is under HTS 0302.71.5010 as other tilapias.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If meat other than fillets
Fish meat excluding fillets of tilapia heads to heading 0304.
If snakeheads or other listed species misidentified
Products must match exact species like Oreochromis spp.; others go to different subheadings.
If dried or dehydrated
Dried fish products are vegetables/legumes in Chapter 07, not fresh fish in Chapter 03.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain veterinary health certificates confirming no diseases like tilapia lake virus
• Use insulated containers with ice packs to maintain chill without freezing
Related Products under HTS 0302.71.50.00
Fresh Chilled Nile Tilapia Whole Fish
Whole fresh or chilled Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fish, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304, typically sourced from aquaculture farms in Asia or Africa. This product falls under HTS 0302.71.5010 as 'other' tilapias, being a specific species within Oreochromis spp. not further specified elsewhere in the subheading.
Fresh Chilled Mozambique Tilapia
Whole Mozambique tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus), fresh or chilled, a hardy species commonly farmed for food markets. Classified under HTS 0302.71.5010 as 'other' tilapias within Oreochromis spp., excluding any fillets or offal.
Fresh Chilled Red Tilapia Whole
Selective-bred red tilapia (Oreochromis spp. hybrids with red pigmentation), whole and chilled, excluding fillets. Classified as other tilapias under HTS 0302.71.5010 for live market sales.
Fresh Chilled Oreochromis Hybrid Tilapia
Hybrid strains of Oreochromis tilapia (e.g., O. niloticus x O. mossambicus), whole fresh or chilled for retail. Falls under 'other' tilapias in HTS 0302.71.5010, as hybrids are included in the genus.