Chilled Tilapia Belly Meat (Mozambique Tilapia) from China
Trimmed belly portions from Mozambique tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus), chilled on ice, excluding Oreochromis niloticus. Fits HTS 0304.59.00.30 as other fresh/chilled freshwater fish meat from non-Oreochromis tilapia. Used in Asian cuisines for its fatty texture.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Label with exact species and harvest date for customs verification
• Provide aquaculture certification if farm-raised to meet traceability rules
• Watch for misdeclaration as fillets, which must be boneless and skinless