Frozen Tilapia Fillets in Bulk Boxes
Frozen skinless tilapia fillets (Oreochromis spp.) packed in bulk cardboard boxes weighing over 6.8 kg, intended for foodservice or further processing. This product falls under HTS 0304.93.10.90 as frozen fish fillets of tilapia in immediate containers exceeding 6.8 kg. It is not minced and suitable for human consumption but classified here due to packaging size.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If immediate containers weigh 6.8 kg or less
Smaller retail-sized packaging shifts to subheading for consumer packs, changing duty rates.
If skin-on fillets
Headings distinguish skin-on vs skinless frozen fillets of these species under different statistical suffixes.
If imported fresh or chilled instead of frozen
Fresh/chilled fillets of these species classify in heading 0302, not frozen in 0304.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species origin with CITES documentation if required for tilapia; ensure traceability from farm to fillet
• Provide FDA prior notice and fish/seafood HACCP plan; test for antibiotics common in Asian aquaculture
• Confirm container net weight exceeds 6.8 kg to avoid reclassification to retail packs; label with country of origin
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