Whole Chilled Alaska Pollock for Surimi from Japan
Whole fresh chilled Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma), head-on or head-off but ungutted options, classified as 'Other' under HTS 0302.55.5000. This Gadidae species is primarily imported for surimi processing but enters as fresh/chilled whole fish excluding fillets.
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
• Include end-use statements if for industrial surimi to aid customs but note classification based on condition at import
• Test for histamine levels in documentation; high levels may reclassify as unfit
• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics frozen; use insulated chilled containers