Frozen Blue Tilapia Whole Fish from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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