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%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
• 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