U.S. imports of Frozen Tilapia (HS 030323) totaled $4.4M in August 2026, imported from 15 countries.
Importers of Frozen Tilapia paid $1.1M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 24.16% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Frozen Tilapia imports of $4.4M in August 2026 ran 16% below the year-to-date monthly average of $5.3M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFrozen tilapia (genus Oreochromis) in whole or dressed form — excluding fillets, livers, and roes — is classified under a single line (0303230000) and is heavily concentrated among Asian suppliers, with China and Taiwan leading, followed by Vietnam. Tilapia from China is subject to Section 301 tariffs, a significant cost consideration for importers sourcing from that origin. The species is a staple of value-oriented foodservice and retail supply chains, and importers should ensure FDA seafood HACCP documentation and Prior Notice filings are in order for each shipment.
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186 import shipments a month
Yes, frozen tilapia from China is subject to Section 301 tariffs in addition to the standard MFN duty rate. Importers should confirm the current Section 301 list status and applicable rate with a licensed customs broker, as rates and product coverage under Section 301 have been subject to revision.
Frozen whole or dressed tilapia (excluding fillets) is classified under 0303230000 in heading 0303, while frozen tilapia fillets fall under heading 0304. The distinction turns on whether the fish has been cut into fillet form; a gutted or headed whole fish remains in 0303 regardless of whether fins or scales have been removed.
Subheading 4 of 43 in heading 0303
Subheading 030323 · $4.4M of $85.8M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0303230000 | Tilapia (Oreochromis), Fz Exc Fillet, Liver & Roe | $4.4M | 24.16% | 99.55% | $1.1M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0303230000 | Tilapia (Oreochromis), Fz Exc Fillet, Liver & Roe | $141K |
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
$4.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$141KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $67.0M of Frozen Tilapia and exported $989K.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Taiwan together supply 77% of it. China pays 36.0% duty; Taiwan 9.8%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
0.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 24.16% of imports for consumption.