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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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