Fresh Chilled Mozambique Tilapia from Japan
Whole Mozambique tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus), fresh or chilled, a hardy species commonly farmed for food markets. Classified under HTS 0302.71.5010 as 'other' tilapias within Oreochromis spp., excluding any fillets or offal.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit FDA Prior Notice at least 2 hours before arrival for seafood imports
• Label with scientific name (Oreochromis mossambicus) for accurate HTS verification
• Beware of over-chilling leading to freezing, which reclassifies to HTS 0303