Fresh Chilled Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)

Whole Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), fresh or chilled, excluding any fillet cuts or meat. Fits HTS 0302.79.50.76 as 'other' tilapias not in prior subheadings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0303Lower: 10% vs 35%

If frozen tilapia

Frozen tilapias (Oreochromis spp.) under heading 0303.

0304.81.50Lower: 10% vs 35%

If as tilapia fillets

Fillets specifically excluded from 0302 into heading 0304.

0302.71Lower: 10% vs 35%

If specifically tilapia but fits 'other' tilapia subheading structure

Prior subheadings within 0302 may apply if not 'other' category.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain health certificates confirming no antibiotics common in tilapia farming

Import head-on/gutted to clearly stay under whole fish 0302

Beware re-export from processing countries; verify first-country origin