Frozen Tilapia Fillets in Bulk

Frozen skinless tilapia fillets, sourced from fresh-water aquaculture farms, packed in bulk containers exceeding 6.8 kg. These fillets are other fish meat classified under HTS 0304.99.11.84 as frozen fresh-water fish fillets not in airtight containers and not minced.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0303Lower: 10% vs 35%

If live, fresh or chilled

Fresh-water tilapia fillets in fresh or chilled state (not frozen) fall under heading 0303 for fresh fish.

0304.61.00Same rate: 35%

If in airtight containers ≤6.8 kg

Frozen fillets in immediate airtight containers weighing 6.8 kg or less shift to subheading 0304.61.

1604.19.41Higher: 45% vs 35%

If cooked, smoked or processed

Prepared or preserved tilapia fillets move to Chapter 16 for cooked or preserved fish products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify freshwater origin with supplier certificates to avoid misclassification as saltwater fish

Ensure HACCP compliance and proper cold chain documentation for frozen seafood imports

Confirm container weights exceed 6.8 kg to qualify for this bulk statistical suffix