Chilled Tilapia Tail Meat

Tail sections from Oreochromis spp., chilled trimmed meat for ceviche or tartare. Firm textured tail muscle separated post-filleting. HTS 0304.51.0125 fresh/chilled tilapia meat.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0305Lower: 10% vs 35%

If smoked tails

Smoked fish tails are under heading 0305 smoked fish.

1604.19.41.00Higher: 45% vs 35%

If in oil pouches

Oil-packed tail meat is preserved fish in Chapter 16.

0304.91Lower: 16% vs 35%

If bulk frozen blocks

Frozen tail meat blocks use 0304.91 for other frozen meat.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Small cuts require magnified inspection for bone fragments

Declare as 'tail meat' specifically to aid Customs review

Preferred supplier audits for farm-to-fork antibiotic use

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