Frozen Tilapia Fillets from Japan
Frozen boneless fillets of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), farm-raised in Asia and Latin America for affordable whitefish protein. HTS 0304.89.50.91 covers these as other frozen fish fillets, skinless and pin-bone removed. Widely used in U.S. grocery and foodservice.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide farm origin traceability docs to meet USDA/APHIS aquaculture import requirements
• Declare net weight excluding block ice; over-declaration leads to underpayment penalties
• Monitor for veterinary residue certificates from exporting countries like China or Ecuador