Fresh Chilled Tilapia Fillets
Skinless, boneless fillets from tilapia fish (Oreochromis niloticus), fresh or chilled, excluding tuna or other specified species. Classified under HTS 0304.49.01 as fresh or chilled fillets of other fish not covered by prior subheadings. These are primarily used for retail or food service applications.
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Alternative Classifications
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If skin-on or whole fillets from flatfish
Skin-on flatfish fillets fall under heading 0303 for specific flatfish species like sole or flounder.
If frozen instead of chilled
Frozen fillets of other fish are classified under 0304.59, changing the state from chilled to frozen.
If cooked, smoked, or otherwise processed
Processed fish fillets move to Chapter 16 as prepared or preserved fish products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification with scientific names on documentation to avoid misclassification as a higher-duty fish
• Provide certificates of origin and health/sanitation certificates from FDA-approved facilities to meet US import standards
• Monitor temperature logs during transit to prove 'fresh or chilled' status and prevent reclassification as frozen
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