Large Block Frozen Pollachius Virens for Portioning from Japan
Frozen blocks of skinned Pollachius virens (coalfish) meat, each over 4.5 kg, imported for cutting into uniform weight fish fingers or sticks. The fillets are skinless and block-frozen from Gadidae family catches for industrial food processing. This matches HTS 0304.73.10.00 for skinned, block-frozen, processing-destined product.
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
• Use ISPM-15 compliant pallets for blocks to prevent wood packaging issues; declare net drained weight accurately
• Prepare for potential FDA prior notice and fish import inspections specific to Gadidae species
• Document supply chain to affirm no illegal fishing, aligning with traceability requirements