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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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