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0303.23.00.00 - Tilapias (Oreochromis spp.) 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of Quantitykg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty2.2¢/kg
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS classification, 0303.23.00.00, specifically covers frozen tilapias, scientifically identified as belonging to the *Oreochromis* genus. These fish are distinguished by their inclusion within the broader category of frozen fish, excluding fillets and other meat products found under heading 0304.

It's important to differentiate this category from its siblings. While this heading is dedicated solely to tilapias, other codes within the same level address different fish species. For instance, 0303.24.00.00 covers catfish, 0303.25.01.00 is for carp, 0303.26.00.00 is designated for eels, and 0303.29.01 is a residual category for "Other" fish. This ensures that imports of frozen tilapia are accurately classified and separated from these other distinct fish types.

As a leaf node, 0303.23.00.00 does not have further subcategories. Classification at this level relies on the accurate identification of the fish as tilapia (*Oreochromis* spp.) and confirmation that it is presented in a frozen state. The exclusions from edible fish offal, as detailed in subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, also apply to this specific classification.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 0303.23.00.00?
HTS code 0303.23.00.00 covers Tilapias (Oreochromis spp.) under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 03: Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates.
›What products are classified under 0303.23.00.00?
This classification covers Tilapias (Oreochromis spp.). It is a subcategory of Tilapias(Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp.,Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodonidellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp.,Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catlacatla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbus hoeveni, Megalobrama spp.), eels (Anguilla spp.), Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and snakeheads (Channa spp.), excluding edible fishoffal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99:.
›What is the import duty rate for 0303.23.00.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 0303.23.00.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 2.2¢/kg.
›What unit of quantity is used for 0303.23.00.00?
Imports under HTS 0303.23.00.00 are measured in kg.

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