U.S. imports of Fresh or Chilled Scaled Tilapia in Small Containers (≤6.8 kg, Excluding Fillets) (HS 0302711100) totaled $3.2M in August 2026, imported from 2 countries.
Importers of Fresh or Chilled Scaled Tilapia in Small Containers (≤6.8 kg, Excluding Fillets) paid $395K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.51% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataThe container-weight threshold is the defining classification criterion for HTS 0302711100: scaled, fresh or chilled tilapia packed in immediate containers whose total weight (fish plus container) does not exceed 6.8 kg. This retail-ready or foodservice-portion pack format is common in Asian and Latin American specialty markets where whole scaled tilapia is sold by the piece or in small trays. The 6.8 kg (15 lb) cutoff mirrors a longstanding US tariff schedule convention for distinguishing small-pack consumer units from bulk commercial packs. FDA Prior Notice and Seafood HACCP importer verification requirements apply.
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Average import price $5.00/kg · 199 import shipments a month
The weight threshold applies to the immediate container together with its contents — meaning the combined weight of the fish and the packaging (tray, bag, or box) must not exceed 6.8 kg. If the gross container weight exceeds this threshold, the shipment would fall under the NESOI tilapia provision (0302715000) rather than this small-pack line.
The tariff line specifically requires the tilapia to be scaled; product that is unscaled or only partially scaled would not meet the description and should be classified under the appropriate NESOI tilapia line. Consistent product preparation and accurate invoice descriptions are important to avoid misclassification and potential CBP examination.
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Imports
Imports
$3.2MYoY · free account
Low of 8 reported months · imports
Low · free accountThrough August 2026 · imports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Statistical number 1 of 3 in subheading 030271
Statistical number 0302711100 · $3.2M of $2.8M
Imports · August 2026
origin
Colombia and Brazil together supply 100% of it.
customs district
None recorded for this period.
destination
Census publishes state breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 030271 for those.
entry
Census publishes port breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 030271 for those.
rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.