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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into fillets or other fish meat
Fillets and other fish meat of tilapia are excluded from heading 0302 and classified under heading 0304 for processed forms.
If identified specifically as catfish (e.g., Clarias spp.)
Different species like catfish fall under separate subheadings within the same chapter for precise species-based classification.
If frozen or prepared/preserved
Preserved or frozen tilapia products move out of fresh/chilled heading 0302 to Chapter 16 for prepared fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Maintain cold chain integrity with temperatures below 4°C during transit to preserve freshness and comply with FDA import requirements
• Provide certificates of origin and aquaculture traceability documentation to avoid delays at customs
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaration as fillets, which shifts to HTS 0304; inspect for offal removal
Related Products under HTS 0302.71.50.00
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 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.
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.