Glazed Frozen Tilapia Fillets from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• State glaze percentage (e.g
• 10% icing) on entry docs to adjust dutiable weight correctly
• Avoid excessive glaze triggering reclassification as prepared
• Pair with COA for heavy metal testing in farmed tilapia