Frozen Headed and Gutted Tilapia from China
Frozen tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) that has been headed and eviscerated but retains the body structure intact, excluding fillets. Classified under HTS 0303.23.00.00 for frozen tilapia not further processed into meat of heading 0304. Popular for Asian markets and aquaculture imports.
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
• Include detailed commercial invoice specifying processing state (headed/gutted) and species; comply with USDA APHIS for aquaculture products
• Test for antibiotics/residues common in tilapia imports; use refrigerated containers to maintain -18°C or below