Fresh Chilled Tilapia from Germany
Fresh or chilled whole tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), a freshwater fish not classified under headings 0302.91 to 0302.99, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304. It falls under HTS 0302.89.50.77 as 'other' fish, fresh or chilled, due to its specific species classification outside the primary edible fish categories like salmon or tuna.
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Import Tips
• Verify fish species with scientific name (Oreochromis niloticus) on commercial invoice and obtain FDA prior notice for seafood imports
• Maintain cold chain documentation showing temperature logs below 4°C to prove 'fresh or chilled' status and avoid reclassification as frozen
• Check for country-specific restrictions; tilapia from certain Asian producers may face antidumping duties or additional inspections