Chilled Tilapia Belly Meat (Mozambique Tilapia) from Japan
Trimmed belly portions from Mozambique tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus), chilled on ice, excluding Oreochromis niloticus. Fits HTS 0304.59.00.30 as other fresh/chilled freshwater fish meat from non-Oreochromis tilapia. Used in Asian cuisines for its fatty texture.
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
• Label with exact species and harvest date for customs verification
• Provide aquaculture certification if farm-raised to meet traceability rules
• Watch for misdeclaration as fillets, which must be boneless and skinless