Frozen Tilapia Loin Fillets from Japan
Premium frozen tilapia loins (fillets from the thickest part, Oreochromis spp.), often vacuum-packed. HTS 0304.61.00.00 precisely matches frozen tilapia fillets, differentiated from whole fish or by-products. Ideal for high-end restaurant supply.
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
• Specify 'loin' cut in commercial invoices but note CBP classifies by form (fillet) not cut style
• Monitor for histamine levels in frozen fillets per FDA guidelines
• Use USDA APHIS for any live parasite concerns in aquaculture fish