Nile perch
Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304: > Tilapias(Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp.,Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodonidellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp.,Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catlacatla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbus hoeveni, Megalobrama spp.), eels (Anguilla spp.), Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and snakeheads (Channa spp.), excluding edible fishoffal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99: > Other > Nile perch
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 0303.29.01.10
Frozen Nile Perch Whole Fish
Whole frozen Nile perch (Lates niloticus) caught from Lake Victoria, presented ungutted with head, tail, and fins intact. This product falls under HTS 0303.29.0110 as frozen Nile perch, excluding fillets or other fish meat of heading 0304 and not in pellet form. It is a specific species listed in the subheading for frozen tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads.
Frozen Dressed Nile Perch
Frozen 'dressed' Nile perch meaning scaled, gutted, and head-off but otherwise whole, ready for filleting. HTS 0303.29.0110 applies to this minimally processed frozen Nile perch excluding fillets. Standard export form from African producers for wholesale.
Frozen Gutted Nile Perch
Frozen Nile perch that has been eviscerated (guts removed) but retains head, tail, and bones, typically scaled for market. Classified under HTS 0303.29.0110 as 'other' frozen Nile perch not qualifying as fillets or offal. This preparation is common for East African exports and remains within the whole or nearly whole fish category.
Frozen Head-Off Nile Perch
Nile perch frozen after head removal, with body intact including tail and fins, often head-off gutted for portion control. This 'other' presentation fits HTS 0303.29.0110 as it is neither fillet nor meat of 0304, nor offal. Popular in European markets for reducing shipping weight while keeping as whole fish.
IQF Frozen Nile Perch Portions
Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) Nile perch cut into skin-on loin portions, not fully filleted, weighing 200-500g each. Still 'other' frozen Nile perch under HTS 0303.29.0110 as it retains substantial whole fish characteristics excluding heading 0304 meat. Used for retail portion packs.