Fresh Chilled Saithe Pollock from Japan
Saithe (Pollachius virens), a Gadidae pollock variant, fresh chilled whole under HTS 0302.59.5010. North Atlantic catch for European/U.S. markets; excludes fillet processing.
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
• Scientific name (Pollachius virens) labeling prevents cod (0302.51) confusion
• EU catch certificates for traceability in Gadidae imports
• Weigh pre/post-chill to document moisture loss, avoiding weight disputes