Fresh Chilled Tilapia Fillets
Whole tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304. This product falls under HTS 0302.79.50 as it is 'other' tilapia not classified under specific subheadings for edible offal. It is typically imported for processing into fillets or direct retail sale.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| đ¨đłChina | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| đ˛đ˝Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| đ¨đŚCanada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| đŠđŞGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| đŻđľJapan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into fillets
Fish fillets, fresh or chilled, of tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) are classified under heading 0304, not whole fish.
If frozen
Frozen tilapia, excluding fillets, moves to heading 0303 for frozen fish.
If cooked or prepared
Prepared or preserved tilapia falls under Chapter 16 for processed fish products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
⢠Verify species identification with scientific names (Oreochromis spp.) via documentation to confirm classification under this heading
⢠Ensure proper cold chain maintenance with temperature logs to meet fresh/chilled import requirements and avoid spoilage claims
⢠Obtain health certificates from exporting country proving free of diseases like tilapia lake virus
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