Fresh Chilled Tilapia Fillets from Japan
Skinless, boneless fillets from Oreochromis spp. tilapia, fresh or chilled, ideal for retail and restaurant use. Classified under HTS 0304.51.01 as fresh or chilled fillets of tilapia, a specified freshwater fish species. Excludes frozen products which fall under 0304.61.
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 fish species via scientific documentation to confirm Oreochromis spp. for HTS 0304.51.01 eligibility
• Maintain cold chain with temperature logs under 4°C to prove 'fresh or chilled' status and prevent reclassification
• Include health certificates free of antibiotics to comply with FDA seafood import regulations