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%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
• 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