Fresh Chilled Nile Tilapia Whole Fish from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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