U.S. imports of Fresh or Chilled Tilapia (HS 030271) totaled $3.2M in August 2026, imported from 3 countries.
Importers of Fresh or Chilled Tilapia paid $400K 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 dataTilapia in fresh or chilled whole or dressed form enters under three tariff lines within heading 030271, including a size-specific line for scaled fish at or under 6.8 kg (0302711100), reflecting the importance of portion-control specifications in the US foodservice market. Colombia and Brazil are the leading suppliers, with Vietnam and Central American sources also active, underscoring the species' broad tropical aquaculture base. Tilapia is one of the most widely consumed farmed fish in the US, and fresh whole product competes directly with frozen fillets on price and quality. FDA admissibility review applies, and importers should be prepared for potential sampling under FDA's seafood HACCP and import alert programs, which have historically targeted tilapia from certain origins.
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206 import shipments a month
The 6.8 kg (15 lb) threshold for scaled tilapia reflects a size specification relevant to foodservice buyers who require consistent portion yields. Fish at or under this weight are classified under 0302711100, while larger or differently prepared tilapia fall under the NESOI line 0302715000. Accurate weight documentation at export is essential to support correct classification.
FDA has historically placed tilapia from certain countries on import alert for drug residues and food safety violations. Importers sourcing from Colombia, Brazil, Vietnam, or other origins should check the current FDA import alert database before shipment, as alert status can change and may require automatic detention or prior notice compliance. Consulting a licensed customs broker or regulatory specialist is advisable.
Subheading 10 of 44 in heading 0302
Subheading 030271 · $3.2M of $241.8M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0302711100 | Tilapias, Fr/Ch Scaled Lt=6.8 Kg, Exc Fillet Etc | $3.2M | 12.51% | 100.00% | $395K |
| 0302715000 | Tilapias, Fr/Chd, Exc Fillets Etc, NESOI | $41K | 12.50% | 100.00% | $5K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0302710000 | Tilapias, Fresh/Chilld Except Fillets/Livers/Roes | $460K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$3.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$460KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $38.8M of Fresh or Chilled Tilapia and exported $5.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Colombia and Brazil together supply 100% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 12.51% of imports for consumption.