Frozen Red Hake Processing Blocks from Japan
Skinned and piece-divided frozen blocks of red hake (Urophycis chuss), each over 4.5 kg, imported solely for grinding into uniform fish portions for fish sticks. This matches HTS 0304.74.10.00 precisely as frozen hake meat from specified families, in large blocks for industrial cutting. Ideal for further manufacturing.
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 commercial invoices stating 'for mincing/ground use only' to support the specific subheading classification
• Comply with HACCP plans for frozen fish imports and maintain temperature logs during transit
• Watch for misdeclaration as other gadiform fish, which could invoke different duties