Fresh Chilled Tilapia Fillets
Skinless, boneless fillets from tilapia fish (Oreochromis niloticus), fresh or chilled, excluding any mincing or processing beyond filleting. Classified under HTS 0304.49.0190 as fresh or chilled fillets of other fish not specifically named in prior subheadings like salmon or tuna.
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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 (gutted, scaled)
Whole fresh tilapia falls under heading 0303 for fresh whole fish, not filleted meat.
If frozen instead of chilled
Frozen tilapia fillets shift to heading 0304.61 for frozen fillets of other fish.
If cooked, smoked, or otherwise prepared
Prepared or preserved tilapia fillets move to Chapter 16 for processed fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure HACCP compliance for seafood imports to avoid detention
• Verify fish species identification via scientific name on documentation to confirm 'other fish' classification
• Check for country-specific restrictions; some tilapia sources may face antidumping duties
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