Fresh Tilapia Fillets
Boneless fillets from Oreochromis niloticus (Nile tilapia), fresh and never frozen, sourced from aquaculture farms. These fillets are skinned or skin-on cuts of tilapia muscle meat, ideal for immediate culinary use. Classified under HTS 0304.51.0125 as fresh tilapia fillets, distinct from frozen products in heading 0304.61.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen solid
Frozen tilapia fillets shift to subheading 0304.61 for frozen fish meat, changing duty rates.
If lightly salted or smoked for preservation
Dried, salted, or smoked tilapia falls under heading 0305, excluding fresh/chilled fillets.
If whole or in simple gutted form
Neither filleted nor minced whole tilapia is classified under heading 0302 for fresh whole fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fish is maintained below 0°C but above freezing point for 'fresh/chilled' status; include temperature logs in documentation
• Obtain health certificates confirming no antibiotics or contaminants exceeding FDA limits for aquaculture tilapia
• Avoid misdeclaration as frozen (0304.61); inspect for ice glaze which could reclassify the product
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Fresh Tilapia Meat Strips
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Chilled Tilapia Belly Meat
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Chilled Tilapia Collar Meat
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