Frozen Three Spot Tilapia from Japan
Frozen whole three spot tilapia (Oreochromis andersonii), excluded from Oreochromis spp. basket here under HTS 0303.89.0040 for other frozen freshwater tilapias.
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
• Use DNA testing certificates for precise species ID to prevent customs disputes
• Comply with Lacey Act declarations for species and origin in seafood imports
• Avoid packaging that implies filleting; keep whole to stay in 0303