Chilled Skin-On Tilapia Fillets from Japan
Freshly harvested Oreochromis mossambicus fillets with skin intact, chilled on ice for preservation without freezing. These are portioned for restaurant use, maintaining natural texture and flavor. Fits HTS 0304.31.00.00 for chilled tilapia fillets (Oreochromis spp.).
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 HACCP plans and provide cooling records; FDA import alert 16-125 may apply for contaminants
• Include scientific name confirmation on invoices; pitfall is mislabeling skin-on as skinless leading to disputes
• Use insulated containers for transit; declare exact chill method to prevent duty reassessment