Tempura-Style Shrimp-Free Fish Sticks from Japan
Light tempura batter-coated mixed whitefish sticks, mimicking shrimp tempura. Falls under HTS 1604.20.50 as batter-prepared fish sticks. Asian-inspired fusion product.
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
• Allergen-free labeling if marketed as shrimp alternative
• Control fry oil quality to meet peroxide value limits
• Specify multi-species if blended to avoid single-species duties