Dried Tilapia Fillets

Skinless, boneless fillets from Oreochromis spp. (tilapia) that have been dried to preserve them without smoking. These fall under HTS 0305.31.01.00 as dried fish fillets from specified freshwater species, excluding flours, meals, or pellets fit for human consumption per chapter notes.

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.

0304.62.00Same rate: 35%

If imported fresh or chilled

Fresh or chilled tilapia fillets fall under Chapter 03 heading 0304 for unfrozen fillets, not dried/salted.

0305.39Lower: 10% vs 35%

If from other fish species like salmon

Dried fillets from non-listed species (e.g., Pacific salmon) classify under 0305.39, while this code is specific to tilapia, carp, etc.

0309Lower: 10% vs 35%

If processed into flours, meals, or pellets fit for human consumption

Chapter notes exclude such products from 0305-0308, directing them to heading 0309.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify species identification with scientific names (Oreochromis spp.) via certificates to confirm HTS classification

• Ensure product is fillets only (no whole fish or scraps) and not processed into flours, meals, or pellets per Chapter 3 notes

• Provide documentation proving drying method complies with food safety standards to avoid reclassification as fresh (0304)