Tilapias (Oreochromis spp.)
Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen: > Frozen fillets of tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbushoeveni, Megalobrama spp.), eels (Anguilla spp.), Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and snakeheads (Channa spp.): > Tilapias (Oreochromis spp.)
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 0304.61.00.00
Frozen Tilapia Skinless Fillets
Frozen fillets from tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) with skin removed, packed in bulk for foodservice use. These are classified under HTS 0304.61.00.00 as frozen fillets of tilapia, distinct from fresh or chilled fillets in other subheadings. They are not minced and fit for human consumption as whole fillets.
Frozen Tilapia Boneless Fillets
Skinless and boneless frozen tilapia fillets (Oreochromis spp.), typically portioned for retail packaging. HTS 0304.61.00.00 covers these frozen fillets specifically from tilapia, excluding minced meat or pellets. They are processed for direct human consumption.
IQF Frozen Tilapia Fillets
Individually quick frozen (IQF) tilapia fillets (Oreochromis spp.), skinless and boneless for convenience in cooking. This HTS 0304.61.00.00 applies to frozen fillets of this exact species, separate from other frozen fish meat. IQF process preserves quality without agglomeration into pellets.
Frozen Red Tilapia Fillets
Frozen fillets from red tilapia variety (Oreochromis spp.), prized for color and mild flavor in Asian markets. Classified under HTS 0304.61.00.00 due to species specificity for Oreochromis frozen fillets. These are not other fish species or preparations.
Frozen Tilapia Loin Fillets
Premium frozen tilapia loins (fillets from the thickest part, Oreochromis spp.), often vacuum-packed. HTS 0304.61.00.00 precisely matches frozen tilapia fillets, differentiated from whole fish or by-products. Ideal for high-end restaurant supply.
Bulk Frozen Tilapia Fillets for Processing
Large bulk packs of frozen tilapia fillets (Oreochromis spp.) destined for further U.S. processing into value-added products. Falls under HTS 0304.61.00.00 for species-specific frozen fillets, not end-prepared goods. Master cartons for industrial use.
Glazed Frozen Tilapia Fillets
Frozen tilapia fillets (Oreochromis spp.) with protective ice glaze to prevent freezer burn, common in exports. HTS 0304.61.00.00 includes such standard glazing for frozen fillets of tilapia. Glaze weight must be deducted for duty calculation.