Frozen Tilapia Fillets from Mexico
Frozen boneless fillets of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), farm-raised in Asia and Latin America for affordable whitefish protein. HTS 0304.89.50.91 covers these as other frozen fish fillets, skinless and pin-bone removed. Widely used in U.S. grocery and foodservice.
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
• Provide farm origin traceability docs to meet USDA/APHIS aquaculture import requirements
• Declare net weight excluding block ice; over-declaration leads to underpayment penalties
• Monitor for veterinary residue certificates from exporting countries like China or Ecuador