Fresh Chilled Tilapia Bellies from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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