Industrial Frozen Coalfish Meat Blocks from Japan
Skinned coalfish (Pollachius virens) meat frozen into blocks exceeding 4.5 kg each, designed for grinding into uniform fish burger portions in processing plants. This Gadidae family product is piece-divided prior to block-freezing for optimal yield in mincing operations. HTS 0304.73.10.00 applies to this exact presentation and intended industrial cutting.
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
• Attach buyer letter of intent specifying mincing/grinding end-use to Customs for smooth clearance under this processing subheading
• Ensure cold chain integrity with temperature logs from -18°C or below to maintain frozen block status upon entry
• Avoid common pitfall of partial thawing/repacking, which could trigger reclassification as smaller pieces