0302.59.50.10/Chilled Head-Off Gutted Pollock/Japan

Chilled Head-Off Gutted Pollock from Japan

Head-off, gutted (HOG) pollock fish, fresh chilled, still classified as whole fish under Gadidae excluding 0304 fillets. HTS 0302.59.5010 applies as long as not further processed into meat/fillets. Common for surimi production preprocessing.

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%

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Import Tips

• Document HOG processing as minimal (no filleting) with photos/records to defend 0302 classification

• Test for histamine levels in chilled Gadidae fish; high levels may trigger FDA rejection

• Avoid bulk packaging confusion with fillets; use clear 'whole HOG fish' manifests