IQF-Style Fresh Chilled Tilapia Fillets from Germany
Individually quick-chilled tilapia fillets from Oreochromis hybrids, mimicking IQF but remaining fresh/chilled. Packed in trays with ice for wholesale foodservice. HTS 0304.31.00.00 applies to these Oreochromis spp. fillets.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Differentiate from frozen with temp logs; CBP may inspect for true chill state
• Source from certified antibiotic-free farms; common pitfall is residue violations
• Include harvest date and processing timeline on packing lists