Fresh Chilled Red Tilapia Whole from Japan
Selective-bred red tilapia (Oreochromis spp. hybrids with red pigmentation), whole and chilled, excluding fillets. Classified as other tilapias under HTS 0302.71.5010 for live market sales.
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
• Comply with Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) for retail fresh fish
• Use air freight for longer distances to prevent spoilage
• Watch for size grading; uniform sizes prevent reclassification issues