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U.S. imports of fresh or chilled scaled tilapia in small containers (≤6.8 kg, excluding fillets) (HS 0302711100) totaled $3.0M in June 2026, traded with 2 countries.
Importers of Fresh or Chilled Scaled Tilapia in Small Containers (≤6.8 kg, Excluding Fillets) paid $304K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $3.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Fresh or Chilled Scaled Tilapia in Small Containers (≤6.8 kg, Excluding Fillets) imports of $3.0M in June 2026 ran 10% below the year-to-date monthly average of $3.4M.
The 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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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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Monthly import values over time
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U.S. trade for this product is not broken down by state or port in the latest Census Bureau release.