Coated Tilapia Fish Sticks

Breaded tilapia fish sticks with a crispy batter coating, portioned for family servings. Meets HTS 1604.20.50 criteria for breaded fish sticks or similar shaped products. Farm-raised tilapia provides a mild flavor profile.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³China7.5%+35.0%42.5%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½Mexico7.5%+10.0%17.5%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦Canada7.5%+10.0%17.5%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermany7.5%+10.0%17.5%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapan7.5%+10.0%17.5%

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Alternative Classifications

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0302.71Lower: 10% vs 42.5%

If fresh whole tilapia

Fresh or chilled whole fish remain in Chapter 3 headings.

1604.19Lower: 16% vs 42.5%

If not breaded but otherwise prepared

Uncoated prepared tilapia fillets use separate 'other prepared fish' subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Source from approved aquaculture facilities and provide antibiotic residue test results

• Use precise HTS description matching 'fish sticks' to prevent downgrade to higher-duty codes

• Monitor for country-specific bans on tilapia imports due to sanitary concerns

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