Fresh Chilled Tilapia Fillets (Nile Tilapia Excluded)
Skinless, boneless fillets from tilapia species other than Oreochromis spp., such as Mozambique tilapia, fresh or chilled for immediate consumption. Classified under HTS 0304.59.00.30 as fresh or chilled freshwater fish fillets excluding Oreochromis varieties. Not suitable for freezing or long-term storage.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If whole or in simple dressed form, not filleted
Whole fresh tilapia excluding Oreochromis falls under heading 0303 for fresh whole fish.
If frozen instead of chilled
Frozen tilapia fillets are classified under 0304.61, shifting from fresh/chilled subheading.
If from saltwater or brackish aquaculture tilapia
Non-freshwater tilapia meat may classify under other fish categories.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure HACCP compliance for seafood safety
• Verify species identification via scientific naming to exclude Oreochromis spp
• Maintain cold chain documentation to prove 'fresh or chilled' status, avoiding frozen misclassification
Related Products under HTS 0304.59.00.30
Chilled Tilapia Belly Meat (Mozambique Tilapia)
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.
Fresh Skin-On Tilapia Loins (Blue Tilapia)
Skin-on loins cut from blue tilapia (Oreochromis aureus hybrids excluded), fresh packed in oxygen-permeable film. Under HTS 0304.59.00.30 for other freshwater tilapia fillets/meat, fresh or chilled. Ideal for grilling or raw sashimi prep.
Chilled Tilapia Offcuts (Non-Oreochromis Hybrids)
Mixed offcuts and trimmings from tilapia hybrids excluding Oreochromis spp., chilled in slurry ice. HTS 0304.59.00.30 covers other freshwater fish meat fresh/chilled. Commonly used for fish balls or pet food base.
Fresh Chilled Tilapia Collars (Java Tilapia)
Neck collars from Java tilapia (Oreochromis urolepis-like), fresh chilled, bone-in cuts. Classed in HTS 0304.59.00.30 as other tilapia meat from freshwater sources. Popular in soups and stews.
Iced Tilapia Fillet Strips (Redbelly Tilapia)
Thin strips from redbelly tilapia (Coptodon zillii), packed on ice, skinless. HTS 0304.59.00.30 for non-Oreochromis tilapia fresh/chilled meat. Suited for stir-fries or ceviche.