Fresh Chilled Tilapia Bellies from Canada
Bellies (ventral offal) from fresh or chilled Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), popular for frying or soups in African/Asian markets. HTS 0302.99.00.00 for other edible fish offal. Farm-raised common, chilled state only.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Aquaculture Certification Scheme (ASC) docs help with compliance
• High residue risk—ensure supplier tests for chloramphenicol/malacite green
• Differentiate from fillets; bellies often misdeclared as trim