Frozen Whole Tilapia for Industrial Processing from Japan
Frozen unprocessed whole tilapia (Oreochromis spp.), including heads and viscera, destined for industrial filleting. HTS 0303.23.00.00 covers frozen tilapia excluding 0304 fillets. Bulk imports for foodservice and canning.
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
• Provide end-use certificate if claiming industrial processing exemptions; adhere to Lacey Act declarations for species and harvest details
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as fillets prematurely