Nile perch
Fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304: > Tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbus hoeveni, Megalobrama spp.), eels (Anguilla spp.), Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and snakeheads (Channa spp.), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99: > Other: > Other > Nile perch
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 0302.79.50.25
Fresh Nile Perch Fillets
Whole fresh Nile perch (Lates niloticus) fillets, chilled but not frozen, sourced from Lake Victoria fisheries. Classified under HTS 0302.79.5025 as fresh or chilled Nile perch, excluding processed fillets of heading 0304. Ideal for immediate culinary use in restaurants or markets.
Chilled Whole Nile Perch
Ungutted whole Nile perch fish, fresh or chilled on ice, typically 2-5 kg each from Ugandan or Tanzanian waters. Falls under HTS 0302.79.5025 as other Nile perch (Lates niloticus), not fillets or offal. Commonly used for grilling or steaming in East African cuisine.
Fresh Nile Perch Steaks
Thick cross-section steaks cut from fresh Nile perch, chilled and skin-on, weighing about 200-300g each. Classified in HTS 0302.79.5025 because they are not headed/gutted fillets but simple cuts of whole chilled fish. Popular for pan-frying in export markets.
Iced Nile Perch (Hygana Style)
Semi-processed Nile perch packed in ice (hygana), gills and entrails removed but head intact, chilled fresh. HTS 0302.79.5025 applies as it's still classified as whole Nile perch (Lates niloticus), not offal or fillets. Traditional export prep from Kenyan fisheries.
Chilled Nile Perch Loins
Backbone-removed loins from fresh Nile perch, skin-on and chilled, maintaining whole-fish integrity. Under HTS 0302.79.5025 as other Nile perch forms, not qualifying as 'fillets' per HTS notes. Used in high-end sushi or grilling.
Lake Victoria Fresh Nile Perch
Premium whole fresh Nile perch caught from Lake Victoria, delivered chilled within hours. Precisely HTS 0302.79.5025 for Nile perch (Lates niloticus), excluding any fillets. Sought after for its mild flavor in international markets.
Head-On Gutted Nile Perch
Head-on, gutted (HOG) Nile perch, chilled fresh, a standard export form retaining whole fish classification. HTS 0302.79.5025 covers this as Nile perch other than fillets/offal. Reduces shipping weight while preserving freshness.