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
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%
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