Frozen Tilapia Fillets from China

Frozen skinless fillets from tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), a freshwater fish commonly farmed in Asia and Africa. These are prepared by removing bones and skin, then quick-frozen for preservation. Classified under HTS 0304.89.50.30 as frozen fillets of other freshwater fish, excluding specific species like trout or salmon.

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

Verify species identification with scientific names on documentation to confirm freshwater classification and avoid reclassification

Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and provide certificates of analysis for contaminants like heavy metals

Check for anti-dumping duties on tilapia from certain countries like China; include country-of-origin certificates