0303.89.00.43/Frozen Tilapia Whole/Japan

Frozen Tilapia Whole from Japan

Whole frozen tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), a freshwater fish, imported without filleting or processing into meat of heading 0304. Classified under HTS 0303.89.0043 as other frozen freshwater fish, excluding edible offal. Not suitable for direct human consumption as flour, meal, or pellets per chapter notes.

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%

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Import Tips

• Verify species identification via scientific name on documentation to confirm freshwater classification and avoid misclassification as marine fish

• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and provide certificates of origin, as shrimp-related notes may indirectly affect supply chains