Smoked Tilapia Fillets from China

Boneless fillets from Oreochromis spp. tilapia, smoked to preserve and flavor the fish. This product falls under HTS 0305.44.01.00 as smoked tilapia, a specified freshwater fish, whether cooked during smoking or not. It is distinct from fresh or frozen tilapia in other headings.

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 compliance with FDA seafood HACCP and labeling for smoked products; provide smoking process documentation

Watch for Section 609 restrictions if any shrimp contamination; declare as smoked to differentiate from fresh