Nile perch (Lates niloticus)
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.): > Nile perch (Lates niloticus)
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 0304.63.00.00
Frozen Nile Perch Skinless Fillets
Skinless fillets from Nile perch (Lates niloticus), frozen to preserve freshness, are prime cuts used in gourmet fish dishes. This product falls under HTS 0304.63.00.00 as it specifically covers frozen fillets of Nile perch, a designated species in this subheading. They are not minced and exclude flours, meals, or pellets unfit for direct human consumption.
Frozen Nile Perch Boneless Fillets
Boneless frozen fillets sourced from Nile perch, ideal for restaurants and retail packaging. Classified under HTS 0304.63.00.00 due to being frozen fillets of the exact species Lates niloticus, distinct from minced meat or other fish types. These are high-quality cuts without skin or bones for easy preparation.
IQF Frozen Nile Perch Fillet Portions
Individually quick frozen (IQF) portions of Nile perch fillets, portioned for consumer convenience. This product is precisely under HTS 0304.63.00.00 as frozen fillets of Lates niloticus, not exceeding pellet definitions in chapter notes. Perfect for supermarket frozen seafood sections.
Frozen Nile Perch Prime Loins
Premium loins cut from Nile perch fillets, frozen for export to high-end markets. HTS 0304.63.00.00 applies as these are specialized frozen fillets from Lates niloticus, meeting the 'other fish meat' but specific subheading criteria. Loins are thick center cuts valued for texture.
Bulk Frozen Nile Perch Fillets for Processing
Large bulk packs of frozen Nile perch fillets destined for further industrial processing into value-added products. Falls squarely under HTS 0304.63.00.00 for frozen Lates niloticus fillets, not intended as pellets per chapter definition. Commonly used in fish stick production.
Vacuum-Packed Frozen Nile Perch Fillets
Vacuum-sealed frozen fillets of Nile perch for extended shelf life in retail. This packaging does not alter classification under HTS 0304.63.00.00, specific to frozen Lates niloticus fillets excluding minced or pellet forms. Popular in ethnic grocery stores.