Fresh Chilled Tilapia Fillets (Nile Tilapia Excluded) from Japan
Skinless, boneless fillets from tilapia species other than Oreochromis spp., such as Mozambique tilapia, fresh or chilled for immediate consumption. Classified under HTS 0304.59.00.30 as fresh or chilled freshwater fish fillets excluding Oreochromis varieties. Not suitable for freezing or long-term storage.
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
• Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure HACCP compliance for seafood safety
• Verify species identification via scientific naming to exclude Oreochromis spp
• Maintain cold chain documentation to prove 'fresh or chilled' status, avoiding frozen misclassification