Fresh Tilapia Meat Strips from Japan
Thinly sliced strips from Oreochromis mossambicus (Mozambique tilapia), fresh for stir-fry applications, vacuum-packed chilled. These are machine-cut portions of tilapia muscle, not minced. Fits HTS 0304.51.0125 for fresh tilapia other fish meat.
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
• Provide aquaculture certification showing no prohibited substances like chloramphenicol
• Declare net weight excluding glaze or packaging ice to avoid overvaluation penalties
• Segment invoices by species if mixed tilapia lots to prevent reclassification