HTS 0304590030 specifically covers tilapia species other than Oreochromis — such as Sarotherodon or Tilapia genus fish — presented as non-fillet meat, fresh or chilled. This distinction from Oreochromis tilapia (the dominant farmed genus) is taxonomically precise and requires accurate species identification on import documentation. Non-fillet forms include steaks, dressed fish, and bone-in cuts that do not qualify as fillets under Chapter 3 definitions. FDA seafood HACCP rules apply, and importers should be aware that tilapia from certain origins has historically been subject to FDA import alerts related to aquaculture drug residues.
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Oreochromis species (e.g., O. niloticus) dominate global tilapia aquaculture and are classified separately. Other tilapia genera — including Sarotherodon and Tilapia — are less commonly farmed but still traded commercially. The distinction requires importers to provide scientific species identification to ensure correct tariff line assignment.
Yes. FDA has issued import alerts for tilapia from certain countries related to unapproved aquaculture drug residues, particularly malachite green and other antimicrobials. Importers should verify that foreign processors are not on active FDA import alert lists and that product is accompanied by appropriate residue testing documentation. Consult a licensed customs broker or FDA-registered importer of record for current admissibility status.
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Imports
Imports
—YoY · free account
Low of 1 reported month · imports
Low · free accountFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 1 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Statistical number 15 of 16 in subheading 030459
Imports · August 2026
origin
customs district
None recorded for this period.
destination
Census publishes state breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 030459 for those.
entry
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rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.