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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If other frozen fish fillets excl. flatfish
Filleted tilapia meat shifts to 0304 regardless of species.
If sold as fillets but skin-on
Skin-on frozen fish fillets have specific provisions in 0307.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use DNA testing certificates for precise species ID to prevent customs disputes
• Comply with Lacey Act declarations for species and origin in seafood imports
• Avoid packaging that implies filleting; keep whole to stay in 0303
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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
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Frozen Java Tilapia Whole
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