0304.31.00.00 - Tilapias (Oreochromis spp.) 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 5.5¢/kg |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 0304.31.00.00, specifically covers fresh or chilled fillets and other meat of tilapias, scientifically classified under the genus *Oreochromis*. These products are derived from fish that have been processed into boneless, skinless pieces suitable for consumption, and are maintained at refrigeration temperatures. The emphasis is on the form of the fish product (fillets or minced meat) and its temperature (fresh or chilled).
This classification is distinct from its sibling categories which cover other specific species of fish in the same fresh or chilled fillet form. For instance, 0304.32.00 pertains to catfish, while 0304.33.00.00 is for Nile perch. The "Other" category (0304.39.00.00) is reserved for fresh or chilled fillets of species not explicitly listed in the preceding subheadings. Therefore, the key differentiator here is the specific identification of the fish species as tilapia.
As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories. Classification within this code is dependent on confirming the product is indeed tilapia fillets or meat, and that it is presented in a fresh or chilled state. Any frozen tilapia products would fall under different HTS codes within heading 0304.