Chilled Whole Scaled Alaska Pollock in 5kg Box from Japan
Chilled whole Alaska pollock that has been scaled with heads, viscera, and some fins removed, packed in a foam-insulated box totaling 5kg. Classified under HTS 0302.55.11.00 for fresh/chilled Gadidae fish (Alaska pollock), scaled but unprocessed further, in small immediate containers. Excludes fillets or other meat preparations.
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
• Label containers clearly with net weight, species, and 'scaled fresh/chilled' to meet CBP requirements and prevent duty disputes
• Maintain cold chain documentation (temperature logs) as chilled fish must not exceed 4°C upon entry
• Avoid common pitfalls like undeclared viscera remnants which could trigger reclassification or penalties