Fresh Chilled Pollock (Theragra chalcogramma) Misclass Risk from Japan
Note: Alaska pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus) is Gadidae cod, whole fresh chilled. HTS 0302.51.0010 other cod. Often misclassified due to volume.
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
• Pollock huge volume; DNA tests resolve disputes with 0302.71 hake
• Bycatch composition declaration if mixed Gadidae
• Surimi precursor; declare end-use prevents processing shift