Fresh Chilled Tilapia Fillets (Nile Tilapia Excluded) from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• 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