Fresh Tilapia Fillets from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.0325%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)
Import Tips
• 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