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U.S. imports of fresh or chilled tilapia fillets (HS 030431) totaled $11.2M in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Importers of Fresh or Chilled Tilapia Fillets paid $1.0M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.9% on $10.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFresh and chilled tilapia fillets (Oreochromis spp.) are a staple of the US retail and foodservice seafood supply, classified under a single tariff line, 0304310000, covering the species by scientific genus. Colombia and Honduras are the leading suppliers, with Brazil, Mexico, and Ecuador also contributing — a supply base concentrated in Latin America due to the region's warm-water aquaculture capacity and proximity enabling air-freight delivery of chilled product. FDA prior notice and seafood HACCP documentation are required at entry, and the short shelf life of chilled fillets makes port-of-entry processing speed a practical compliance concern. Importers should confirm that commercial invoices specify Oreochromis species, as other fish marketed as 'tilapia' may not qualify for this heading.
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Chilled fillets typically have a shelf life of only 10–14 days from harvest, meaning any delay at the port of entry — for FDA examination, sampling, or documentation review — can render the cargo commercially unsalable. Importers should ensure all prior notice filings, HACCP records, and entry documents are complete before vessel or aircraft arrival to minimize hold time.
Classification depends on the actual temperature and state of the product at time of importation. Product that is genuinely chilled (not frozen) classifies under 0304310000. Super-chilled product held just above freezing may still qualify as chilled, but product that has been frozen and thawed, or that arrives in a frozen state, would classify under the frozen fillet provisions. The condition at entry controls.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0304310000 | TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS) FILLETS, FRESH OR CHILLED | $11.2M | 9.89% | $1.0M |
TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS) FILLETS, FRESH OR CHILLED
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0304310000 | TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS) FILLETS, FRESH OR CHILLED | $1.5M |
TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS) FILLETS, FRESH OR CHILLED
153.2K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $10.5M | $535K | -$9.9M |
| California | $17K | $709K | +$692K |
| North Carolina | $682K | -- | -$682K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FL | $9.8M | -- | -$9.8M |
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | -- | $889K | +$889K |
| LAREDO, TX | $682K | -- | -$682K |