Chilled Skin-On Pollock Fillets from Japan
Pollock fillets with skin intact, chilled on ice immediately after filleting for sushi-grade quality. Falls under HTS 0304.53.0025 as chilled fish meat from pollock (Gadidae family), distinct from minced or frozen 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
• Label with exact species and processing date; FDA requires prior notice for chilled seafood imports
• Avoid vacuum packaging if it risks anaerobic bacteria; use breathable ice slurry packing instead
• Confirm no binders or agglomeration to stay out of pellet definitions under chapter notes