Nile Perch
Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen: > Other, fresh or chilled: > Tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbus hoeveni, Megalobrama spp.), eels (Anguilla spp.), Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and snakeheads (Channa spp.) > Nile Perch
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 0304.51.01.20
Fresh Nile Perch Fillets
Skinless and boneless fillets from Nile perch (Lates niloticus), fresh or chilled, sourced from Lake Victoria fisheries. Classified under HTS 0304.51.0120 as fresh or chilled Nile perch fillets, distinct from frozen products in 0304.62 or whole fish in 0302. Ideal for high-end restaurants requiring premium, unfrozen fish meat.
Chilled Nile Perch Skin-On Fillets
Skin-on fillets of Nile perch, chilled on ice for preservation, commonly exported from Uganda and Tanzania. Fits HTS 0304.51.0120 for fresh/chilled Nile perch meat, excluding minced or frozen forms. Used in African cuisine and European markets.
Fresh Nile Perch Meat Blocks
Blocks of Nile perch meat, trimmed and chilled, not minced, from sustainable fisheries. HTS 0304.51.0120 covers other fresh/chilled Nile perch meat beyond fillets. Processed for further filleting in processing plants.
Chilled Nile Perch Loin Cuts
Premium loin portions from Nile perch, fresh or chilled, valued for mild flavor. Specifically under HTS 0304.51.0120 as Nile perch fish meat. Popular in sushi-grade applications.
IQF Nile Perch Fillet Pieces (Fresh Appearing)
Individually quick-frozen Nile perch fillet pieces thawed to fresh/chilled state before import. Qualifies under 0304.51.0120 if maintained chilled and documented as such. Borderline case requiring proof of non-frozen history.
Fresh Nile Perch for Sashimi
High-quality, chilled Nile perch fillets trimmed for raw consumption as sashimi. HTS 0304.51.0120 applies to this premium fresh Nile perch meat. Sourced from controlled fisheries.