Fresh Chilled Tilapia Fillets from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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