Frozen Mozambique Tilapia Fillets from Japan
Whole frozen Mozambique tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus), a freshwater species other than Oreochromis spp., imported as whole fish excluding fillets. This falls under HTS 0303.89.0040 as frozen tilapias of freshwater origin, live, fresh, or chilled alternatives would be elsewhere, but frozen whole fish matches this subheading precisely.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify species identification with scientific names like Oreochromis mossambicus via certificates to avoid misclassification as Oreochromis spp
• Ensure compliance with Section 609 if any shrimp contamination risk, though not directly applicable; provide FDA prior notice for seafood
• Declare net weight excluding ice glaze; common pitfall is over-declaring weight leading to penalties