Other
Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen: > Fresh or chilled fillets of tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbus hoeveni, Megalobrama spp.), eels (Anguilla spp.), Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and snakeheads (Channa spp.): > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Products classified under HTS 0304.39.00.00
Fresh Tilapia Fillets
Fresh, skinless fillets from tilapia (Oreochromis spp.), typically sourced from aquaculture farms in Asia or Latin America. These fillets are sold whole or in portions for retail or foodservice, classified under HTS 0304.39.00.00 as fresh or chilled fillets of specified fish species excluding salmonids. They are not minced and remain in their natural state without processing beyond filleting.
Chilled Pangasius Catfish Fillets
Chilled, boneless fillets from Pangasius spp. catfish, a staple in Southeast Asian aquaculture, often exported skin-off and trimmed. Classified under HTS 0304.39.00.00 for fresh or chilled fillets of catfish species like Pangasius. Ideal for immediate processing into value-added products.
Fresh Carp Fillets
Fresh fillets from common carp (Cyprinus spp.), often from Eastern European or Asian fisheries, provided skin-on or skinless. HTS 0304.39.00.00 covers fresh or chilled fillets of carp species listed. These are valued for their mild flavor in ethnic cuisines.
Chilled Eel Fillets
Chilled fillets from Anguilla spp. eels, prized in Japanese unagi preparations, typically skinned and butterflied. Falls under HTS 0304.39.00.00 as fresh or chilled fillets of listed eels. Sourced from wild or farmed stocks in Europe or Asia.
Fresh Nile Perch Fillets
Fresh, boneless fillets from Lates niloticus (Nile perch), a large freshwater species from African lakes, popular as whitefish substitute. Classified in HTS 0304.39.00.00 for fresh or chilled fillets of this specific species. High-quality, low-fat meat for fillets.
Chilled Snakehead Fillets
Chilled fillets from Channa spp. snakehead fish, invasive in some regions but farmed in Asia for food. HTS 0304.39.00.00 applies to fresh or chilled fillets of snakeheads. Firm-textured meat suitable for steaming or frying.
Fresh Clarias Catfish Fillets
Fresh fillets from Clarias spp. (African catfish), widely farmed in Africa and Asia, skin-off and portioned. Under HTS 0304.39.00.00 as chilled/fresh fillets of listed catfish. Versatile for smoking or fresh sales.
Chilled Grass Carp Fillets
Chilled fillets from Ctenopharyngodon idellus (grass carp), a herbivorous carp used in Chinese cuisine. HTS 0304.39.00.00 for listed carp species fillets, fresh or chilled. Nearly boneless when properly filleted.