0304.53.00.25/IQF-Style Chilled Pollock Portions/Japan

IQF-Style Chilled Pollock Portions from Japan

Individually quick-frozen then thawed pollock portions, re-chilled for fresh market sale. Qualifies under HTS 0304.53.0025 if maintained chilled without refreezing indicators.

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%

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Import Tips

• Provide thaw certificates showing no refreezing; ice crystal checks at entry

• Label 'previously frozen' if applicable to avoid consumer deception claims

• Monitor for histamine; time-temp abuse common in thawed Gadidae imports