Fresh Chilled Tilapia Fillets from Japan
Skinless, boneless fillets from tilapia fish (Oreochromis niloticus), fresh or chilled, suitable for immediate processing or retail. Classified under HTS 0304.59.00 as other fish fillets, fresh or chilled, excluding specified species like salmon or tuna. Not minced and unfit for direct human consumption without cooking.
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 imports to meet U.S. food safety standards
• Provide certificates of origin and temperature logs proving product is chilled (not frozen) to match HTS 0304 criteria
• Avoid misclassification as frozen fillets (0304.61-0304.69); verify temperature records to prevent duty reassessment