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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from tilapia or catfish instead
Same subheading structure but tilapia/catfish have separate statistical suffixes within 0304.51.
If salted or dried
Salted Nile perch meat classifies as meat preserved by salting under Chapter 02, not fresh.
If made into pellets fit for human consumption
Chapter notes exclude flours, meals, pellets for human use from 0304-0308, moving to 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide detailed processing certificates showing no mincing or freezing to stay in fresh category
• Comply with HACCP plans for fish meat to meet FDA seafood safety standards
• Avoid common pitfall of temperature excursions leading to duty reassessment as spoiled or frozen
Related Products 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.
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.