Fresh Nile Tilapia Butterfly Fillets from Mexico
Butterfly-cut fillets from Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), fresh with both sides attached by tail portion, chilled for grilling. This style preserves whole fish shape while being filleted. Classified under HTS 0304.31.00.00 for tilapia fillets.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Butterfly cuts still qualify as fillets; describe precisely on manifests
• Monitor for parasites with visual inspection certs; avoid wooden pallets per ISPM 15
• Check origin-specific quotas or antidumping duties for tilapia