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U.S. imports of frozen tilapia (HS 030323) totaled $3.8M in April 2026, traded with 12 countries.
Importers of Frozen Tilapia paid $812K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 21% on $3.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Frozen Tilapia imports of $3.8M in April 2026 ran 27% below the year-to-date monthly average of $5.2M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataTilapia (Oreochromis spp.) is one of the most widely consumed farmed fish in the US, and frozen whole-fish trade under this heading is heavily concentrated in China, which has built a dominant position through large-scale freshwater aquaculture and integrated processing. Taiwan and Vietnam are secondary suppliers. The single 10-digit line (0303230000) covers whole frozen tilapia excluding fillets, livers, and roes; frozen tilapia fillets — the more common retail form — are classified separately under the frozen fillet headings. Importers should note that tilapia from China may be subject to FDA import alerts related to aquaculture drug residues, making pre-shipment testing documentation advisable.
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FDA has historically placed certain Chinese aquaculture facilities on import alert for unapproved drug residues, including antimicrobials. Importers sourcing frozen tilapia from China should obtain pre-shipment residue testing results from accredited laboratories, verify that the exporting facility is not on an active FDA import alert, and maintain documentation to support admissibility at the port of entry. Consulting a licensed customs broker or regulatory specialist is strongly recommended.
Frozen whole tilapia (excluding fillets, livers, and roes) falls under 0303230000 in heading 030323. Once the fish is processed into fillet portions — the dominant retail and foodservice form — it moves to the frozen fish fillet headings under HS 0304, which carry different duty rates and statistical tracking. Accurate presentation description on commercial invoices is essential to avoid misclassification.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0303230000 | TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS), FZ EXC FILLET, LIVER & ROE | $3.8M | 21.38% | $812K |
TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS), FZ EXC FILLET, LIVER & ROE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0303230000 | TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS), FZ EXC FILLET, LIVER & ROE | $49K |
TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS), FZ EXC FILLET, LIVER & ROE
10.5K kg
SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030617
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC, DANUBE SALMON FILLET FRESH/CHLL
HS 030441
CRABS, INCLUDING IN SHELL, FROZEN
HS 030614
ATLANTIC SALMON AND DANUBE SALMON FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 030214
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC AND DANUBE SALMON FILLETS FROZEN
HS 030481
FISH FILLETS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030489
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $2.2M | -- | -$2.2M |
| New Jersey | $365K | -- | -$365K |
| Texas | $282K | -- | -$282K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $1.8M | -- | -$1.8M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $646K | $3K | -$642K |
| HOUSTON, TX | $393K | -- | -$393K |