Frozen Tilapia Fillets in Bulk from Japan
Frozen skinless tilapia fillets, sourced from fresh-water aquaculture farms, packed in bulk containers exceeding 6.8 kg. These fillets are other fish meat classified under HTS 0304.99.11.84 as frozen fresh-water fish fillets not in airtight containers and not minced.
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
• Verify freshwater origin with supplier certificates to avoid misclassification as saltwater fish
• Ensure HACCP compliance and proper cold chain documentation for frozen seafood imports
• Confirm container weights exceed 6.8 kg to qualify for this bulk statistical suffix