Chilled Nile Perch Boneless Fillets
Boneless Nile perch fillets maintained at chilled temperatures for optimal freshness. HTS 0304.33.00.00 covers fresh or chilled fillets specifically of Lates niloticus, distinguishing it from other fish species. Popular in European and US markets for its mild flavor.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If whole Nile perch, frozen
Whole frozen Nile perch is under 0303.23 for frozen fish excluding fillets, separate from fresh/chilled fillets.
If cooked, smoked, or preserved
Prepared or preserved Nile perch moves to Chapter 16 prepared fish, not fresh/chilled raw fillets.
If in fillets sold as retail trays
Livers and roes excluded, but filleted products destined for immediate consumption might edge toward 0305 if not purely fillets.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label with country of origin (often Uganda/Tanzania) and Lotina species code for CBP verification
• Obtain veterinary health certificate confirming no antibiotics or contaminants per FDA import refusals
• Avoid common pitfall of exceeding 4°C temperature, which could shift to 'frozen' under 0304.61
Related Products under HTS 0304.33.00.00
Fresh Nile Perch Skinless Fillets
Skinless fillets from Nile perch (Lates niloticus), fresh and ready for cooking or further processing. Classified under HTS 0304.33.00.00 as fresh fillets of Nile perch, a specific freshwater fish species listed in the heading. These are typically sourced from African lakes and exported in chilled form to maintain freshness.
IQF Chilled Nile Perch Fillets
Individually quick frozen but thawed to chilled state Nile perch fillets. Classified as chilled fillets under HTS 0304.33.00.00 for Lates niloticus when not fully frozen at import. Ideal for portion-controlled retail packaging.
Skin-On Fresh Nile Perch Loins
Thick skin-on loins cut from Nile perch, fresh for high-end culinary use. HTS 0304.33.00.00 explicitly includes all fresh/chilled fillets and meat of Lates niloticus. Sourced primarily from Uganda and Tanzania fisheries.
Fresh Nile Perch Fillet Portions
Pre-cut portions of Nile perch fillets, fresh and skin-on or off as specified. Falls squarely under HTS 0304.33.00.00 for fresh fillets of Nile perch (Lates niloticus). Used in gourmet restaurants and supermarkets for its firm texture.