Block-Frozen Alaska Pollock Re-Chilled from Japan
Alaska pollock initially block-frozen but thawed and re-chilled for import as fresh under strict controls, classified 'Other' HTS 0302.55.5000 if proven fresh-like. Gadidae family fish for premium markets.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Lab tests proving no freeze damage and bacterial counts for fresh equivalence
• Detailed thawing protocol in shipping manifests
• Risk of reclassification to frozen if temp logs show below 0°C history