IQF Frozen Haddock Loins from Japan
Individually quick frozen (IQF) haddock loins, which are thick center-cut fillets from Melanogrammus aeglefinus, vacuum-sealed for foodservice. Classified in HTS 0304.72.5000 as 'other' frozen haddock fillets, excluding explicitly enumerated forms like plain skinless in prior suffixes. Loins are a standard fish processing term for premium fillet cuts.
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
• Label as IQF haddock with lot traceability for FDA import alerts; confirm no binders added to avoid pellet misclassification under chapter notes; use NAICS-compliant invoices specifying 'fillets' vs. steaks