Frozen Java Tilapia Whole
Frozen Java tilapia (Oreochromis urolepis), a Southeast Asian freshwater species other than standard Oreochromis, classified in HTS 0303.89.0040 for frozen whole fish.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen eels or sturgeons
Specific freshwater species like eels have separate 0303.84 subheading.
If made into pellets fit for human consumption
Pellets as defined in chapter notes, human-fit, go to Chapter 19 prepared foods.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document farm-raised status to leverage lower duties or quotas if applicable
• Ensure temperature logs below -18°C for frozen status confirmation
Related Products under HTS 0303.89.00.40
Frozen Mozambique Tilapia Fillets
Whole frozen Mozambique tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus), a freshwater species other than Oreochromis spp., imported as whole fish excluding fillets. This falls under HTS 0303.89.0040 as frozen tilapias of freshwater origin, live, fresh, or chilled alternatives would be elsewhere, but frozen whole fish matches this subheading precisely.
Frozen Blue Tilapia Whole Fish
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.
Frozen Three Spot Tilapia
Frozen whole three spot tilapia (Oreochromis andersonii), excluded from Oreochromis spp. basket here under HTS 0303.89.0040 for other frozen freshwater tilapias.
Frozen Redbelly Tilapia
Frozen whole redbelly tilapia (Coptodon zillii), a non-Oreochromis tilapia species from African freshwater systems, fitting HTS 0303.89.0040 as frozen freshwater fish excluding fillets.