0304.71.10.00/Frozen Atlantic Cod Surimi-Grade Blocks/Japan

Frozen Atlantic Cod Surimi-Grade Blocks from Japan

Skinned and block-frozen Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) over 4.5 kg per unit, prepped for grinding into surimi base for imitation crabmeat. HTS 0304.71.10.00 covers these due to species, frozen block form, and explicit import for cutting/mincing. High-volume import for Japanese-style seafood processing.

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

• Obtain FDA-approved supplier audits for surimi-grade hygiene to speed border release

• Declare exact block weights and dimensions; variances can trigger sampling for compliance

• Watch for IUU (illegal/unreported) cod flags; provide catch certificates from RFMOs like NAFO