Industrial Frozen Haddock Fillet Blocks from Japan
Skinned haddock meat frozen in large blocks over 4.5 kg, divided into pieces suitable for further industrial breakdown into uniform fish sticks or patties. Classified under HTS 0304.72.10.00 because they are from Melanogrammus aeglefinus, frozen in qualifying blocks, and explicitly imported for mincing or precise cutting. Commonly used in fish processing plants for value-added products.
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
• Include end-user letters from processors confirming mincing intent to support HTS 0304.72.10.00 classification
• Ensure cold chain compliance with temperature logs below -18°C to prevent thawing during transit
• Watch for misdeclaration as retail packs, leading to higher duties under consumer-sized headings