Fresh Red Tilapia Fillet Portions from Japan
Pre-cut 6-oz portions from hybrid red Oreochromis spp., fresh iced for restaurant supply. Skinless, boneless tilapia fillets portioned for single servings. Classified as fresh tilapia under HTS 0304.51.0125.
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
• Portion size tolerances must match invoice; discrepancies lead to valuation disputes
• Require HACCP plan from supplier for pathogen control in portioned fish
• Photograph shipments pre-entry to prove fresh status vs. thawed frozen