Frozen Breaded Tilapia Sticks from Japan
Raw tilapia fish sticks individually quick frozen with a crispy breading coating, neither cooked nor oil-packed, for oven or fryer use. Fits HTS 1604.20.40.00 as breaded fish sticks similarly prepared without cooking. Common in retail frozen aisles.
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
• Certify tilapia origin to avoid antidumping duties from certain Asian producers
• Ensure breading is <30% of weight to maintain fish as principal article
• Use prior notice via FDA's system for all seafood imports 2-8 hours pre-arrival