Frozen Whole Alaska Pollock from Japan
Whole frozen Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma) fish, ungutted and unprocessed beyond freezing, belonging to the Gadidae family. Classified under HTS 0303.67.00.00 as frozen fish excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304. Used primarily for further processing into fillets or value-added products.
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%
Import Tips
• Verify species identification with scientific name Theragra chalcogramma via lab testing to avoid misclassification
• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP and country-specific bans like section 609 for shrimp-related provisions if blended products
• Provide catch certificates and frozen chain-of-custody documentation to prevent holds at customs