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Breaded Tilapia Sticks from Japan

Uniform stick-shaped breaded tilapia portions, IQF frozen raw, no oil or cooking applied. HTS 1604.19.41.00 covers these 'other' fish breaded products neither cooked nor in oil. Popular farm-raised option for budget-friendly meals.

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

• Source from FDA-approved tilapia farms (e.g

• Vietnam); include aquaculture certs

• Label 'product of' accurately; tilapia blends may require fiber-like content breakdown

• Monitor for antibiotic residues - common CBP rejection reason for Asian tilapia