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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen instead of fresh/chilled
Frozen Nile perch fillets shift to heading 0304.62 for frozen fish fillets, changing duty rates and storage requirements.
If imported whole or in simple dressed form (not fillets)
Whole fresh Nile perch falls under 0302.71 for fresh whole fish, not processed into fillets under 0304.
If other fish species, like imported tilapia fillets misidentified
Tilapia fillets stay in 0304.51 but under different subheading; misclassification as 'other fish' moves to 0304.91.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification with scientific name (Lates niloticus) via CITES documentation if applicable; Nile perch is not currently listed but confirm
• Maintain cold chain with temperature logs below 4°C to qualify as 'fresh or chilled' and avoid reclassification to frozen
• Include FDA prior notice and shellfish/shrimp program compliance, as statistical notes reference section 609 even for finfish
Related Products under HTS 0304.51.01.20
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.