Chilled Tilapia Belly Meat from Mexico
Fatty belly flaps from Oreochromis niloticus, chilled and separated from fillets for soup bases or bacon-like products. This 'other fish meat' is fresh tilapia trim with higher oil content. HTS 0304.51.0125 covers such non-fillet tilapia meat fresh/chilled.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include processing records showing separation from fillets post-harvest
• Monitor histamine levels in scombroid testing; tilapia bellies are prone if not chilled promptly
• Use 'other fish meat' declaration explicitly to distinguish from prime fillets