Chilled Skin-On Tilapia Fillets from China
Freshly harvested Oreochromis mossambicus fillets with skin intact, chilled on ice for preservation without freezing. These are portioned for restaurant use, maintaining natural texture and flavor. Fits HTS 0304.31.00.00 for chilled tilapia fillets (Oreochromis spp.).
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Comply with HACCP plans and provide cooling records; FDA import alert 16-125 may apply for contaminants
• Include scientific name confirmation on invoices; pitfall is mislabeling skin-on as skinless leading to disputes
• Use insulated containers for transit; declare exact chill method to prevent duty reassessment