Fresh Chilled Tilapia Fillets from Japan
Skinless, boneless fillets from tilapia fish (Oreochromis niloticus), fresh or chilled, excluding tuna or other specified species. Classified under HTS 0304.49.01 as fresh or chilled fillets of other fish not covered by prior subheadings. These are primarily used for retail or food service applications.
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
• Verify species identification with scientific names on documentation to avoid misclassification as a higher-duty fish
• Provide certificates of origin and health/sanitation certificates from FDA-approved facilities to meet US import standards
• Monitor temperature logs during transit to prove 'fresh or chilled' status and prevent reclassification as frozen