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%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

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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