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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If whole or in simple dressed form (e.g., gutted with head on)
Whole fresh tilapia falls under heading 0303 for live, fresh, or chilled fish excluding fillets.
If frozen instead of fresh or chilled
Frozen tilapia fillets are classified in heading 0304 subheading for frozen fillets of these species.
If other fish species not listed, like generic freshwater fish
Fillets of unspecified or non-listed species move to 'other fresh/chilled fillets' in 0304.91.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification with scientific names (Oreochromis spp.) via certificates of origin to avoid misclassification
• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and provide temperature logs for fresh/chilled status during import
• Avoid common pitfalls like improper chilling leading to reclassification as frozen under 0304.61-0304.69
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