0304.51.01.20 - Nile Perch

This classification covers fillets and other meat, whether minced or not, of Nile Perch ( *Lates niloticus* ), presented fresh or chilled. The Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) distinguishes this specific entry by the species of fish, focusing on the commercially significant Nile Perch. This allows for precise tracking and tariff application for this particular type of aquatic product.

It is important to differentiate this code from its siblings. While all are under the broader category of "Other, fresh or chilled" fish meat, this code specifically pertains to Nile Perch. For example, sibling codes exist for Ictalurus spp. catfish, Pangasius spp. (including basa and tra), and Tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), each requiring separate classification based on the species of origin. The sibling code ending in .90 exists to capture any other species not explicitly listed within this group.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories for Nile Perch under 0304.51.01.20. This means that any classification falling under this specific code will be directly assigned here, reflecting the precise nature of the product being imported or exported. The focus remains on the species, its form (fillets or other meat), and its condition (fresh or chilled).