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Fresh Wild-Caught Tilapia Fillets

Fillets from wild freshwater tilapia species other than Oreochromis, harvested from lakes and rivers, kept fresh. HTS 0304.49.0112 applies to these chilled or fresh non-aquaculture tilapia fillets.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0305.51.00Same rate: 37.5%

If dried, salted or smoked

Any preservation like drying moves to heading 0305 for dried fish.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include wild harvest permits and traceability docs to differentiate from farmed tilapia

• Monitor for Section 609 compliance if any shrimp bycatch in harvest areas

• Ensure rapid transit times to prevent natural freezing, altering HTS status

Related Products under HTS 0304.49.01.12

Fresh Tilapia Fillets (Sarotherodon spp.)

Fresh, skin-on fillets from tilapia species such as Sarotherodon mossambicus, excluding Oreochromis varieties. These fillets are derived from freshwater tilapia, meeting the HTS 0304.49.0112 classification for fresh or chilled fillets of other freshwater fish, specifically non-Oreochromis tilapia.

Chilled Skinless Tilapia Fillets

Skinless fillets of tilapia species like Tilapia zillii, chilled to preserve freshness without freezing. Classified under HTS 0304.49.0112 as fresh or chilled fillets of freshwater tilapia excluding Oreochromis spp.

Fresh Boneless Tilapia Loins

Boneless loins cut from non-Oreochromis tilapia such as Sarotherodon galilaeus, supplied fresh for immediate processing. Falls under HTS 0304.49.0112 for fresh fillets or other fish meat of specified freshwater tilapia.

Chilled Tilapia Fillet Portions

Pre-cut portions of chilled tilapia fillets from species excluding Oreochromis, ideal for retail packaging. Classified in HTS 0304.49.0112 as fresh or chilled fillets of other freshwater tilapia.