Dried Salted Tilapia Fillets from China
Whole fillets from tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) that have been dried and salted for preservation, commonly used in African and Asian cuisines. This product falls under HTS 0305.52.00.00 as it is dried fish, other than edible offal, whether or not salted but not smoked, specifically listing tilapias. It is fit for human consumption but not processed into flour, meal, or pellets.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify species identification through documentation to confirm Oreochromis spp. and avoid misclassification
• Provide certificates of origin and processing details to prove drying/salting occurred post-catch, not smoked
• Check for moisture content limits to distinguish from fresh or frozen under Chapter 03 headings 0302/0304