Fresh Chilled Mozambique Tilapia from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Submit FDA Prior Notice at least 2 hours before arrival for seafood imports
• Label with scientific name (Oreochromis mossambicus) for accurate HTS verification
• Beware of over-chilling leading to freezing, which reclassifies to HTS 0303