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
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
• 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