Frozen Dressed Tilapia with Scales from China
Frozen whole tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) dressed by gutting but retaining scales, head, and tail, not filleted. Falls under HTS 0303.23.00.00 as frozen tilapia excluding fillets of 0304. Widely imported from China and Latin America for retail.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label packages clearly with species, processing details, and net weight per FDA requirements; monitor for Section 232/301 tariffs if from China
• Ensure chain of custody documentation for traceability in case of recalls