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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
Oreochromis spp. tilapias are specifically excluded and classified under 0303.82 for frozen freshwater fish.
If imported fresh or chilled, not frozen
Fresh or chilled tilapias fall under Chapter 03 heading 0302 for live, fresh, or chilled fish excluding fillets.
If processed into fillets or other fish meat
Once filleted or cut into steaks, it moves to heading 0304 for frozen fish fillets and meat.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification with scientific names like Oreochromis mossambicus via certificates to avoid misclassification as Oreochromis spp
• Ensure compliance with Section 609 if any shrimp contamination risk, though not directly applicable; provide FDA prior notice for seafood
• Declare net weight excluding ice glaze; common pitfall is over-declaring weight leading to penalties
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