Fresh Chilled Alaska Pollock Fillets from Japan
Whole fresh chilled Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma), a Gadidae family fish, imported as intact fish excluding fillets or meat of heading 0304. Classified under HTS 0302.59.5010 as pollock, fresh or chilled, for foodservice and retail markets. Excludes processed offal covered in subheadings 0302.91-0302.99.
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
• Obtain species-specific certificates confirming Gadidae family (e.g
• Alaska pollock) to avoid reclassification as other fish
• Maintain cold chain documentation (below 4°C) proving 'fresh or chilled' status to prevent duty shift to frozen (0303)
• Avoid common pitfall of including fillets; separate heading 0304 products to prevent shipment rejection