Frozen Blue Tilapia Whole Fish from Canada
Frozen whole blue tilapia (Oreochromis aureus), a hardy freshwater species used in aquaculture, classified here as tilapias other than Oreochromis spp. under HTS 0303.89.0040 for frozen fish excluding fillets and offal.
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
• Obtain CITES permits if applicable for certain tilapia strains; confirm non-Oreochromis via lab testing
• Use blast-frozen documentation to prove quality; avoid slow-frozen which may reclassify as lower grade
• Label with country of origin and production method to meet FDA seafood HACCP requirements