Bulk Frozen Tilapia Fillets for Processing from China
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.
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
• Declare end-use as 'further processing' for potential duty drawbacks under FTZ programs
• Ensure block-frozen vs IQF noted to match invoice descriptions
• Comply with Lacey Act for species declaration even on fillets