Frozen Minced Tilapia Fish Meat in Bulk from China
Frozen minced tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) fish meat packed in bulk containers exceeding 6.8 kg, suitable for further processing into fish patties or sausages. This product falls under HTS 0304.93.10.10 as it is frozen minced fish meat from specified species in immediate containers over 6.8 kg. It is not fit for human consumption as pellets or flour, distinguishing it from heading 0309.
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 (Oreochromis spp.) via certificates to avoid misclassification
• Ensure containers weigh over 6.8 kg with contents; provide gross weight documentation to customs
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and prior notice requirements; test for antibiotics common in aquaculture