Frozen Tilapia Loins Bulk Containers from China
Frozen tilapia loins (trimmed fillets) from Oreochromis niloticus, IQF in 7.5 kg net weight plastic tubs. Classifies HTS 0304.93.10.90 as frozen tilapia fish meat in immediate containers >6.8 kg. Processing aid for portioning.
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
• Source from BAP/ASC certified farms; buyers demand sustainability proof
• Glaze limited to 10-15%; excess ice penalized as added weight
• Portion control prevents 'minced' classification; maintain defined muscle structure