1604.20.50/Coated Tilapia Fish Sticks/Japan

Coated Tilapia Fish Sticks from Japan

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.

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%

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Import Tips

• 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