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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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