Fresh Chilled Tilapia Fillets from China
Skinless, boneless fillets from tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), a freshwater fish, fresh chilled for immediate processing or retail. Classified under HTS 0304.49.0115 as fresh or chilled fillets of other freshwater fish, excluding specified species like trout or salmon. Meets chapter definition for fish fillets not minced.
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 fish species via scientific name on invoices to confirm freshwater classification and avoid reclassification
• Maintain cold chain documentation proving temperature below 4°C for fresh/chilled status; frozen fillets shift to 0304.61+
• Comply with FDA HACCP and prior notice requirements for seafood to prevent holds at port