0304.79.10.10/Saithe Pollock Frozen Blocks/Japan

Saithe Pollock Frozen Blocks from Japan

Frozen skinned saithe (Pollachius virens) fillets, divided into pieces and frozen into blocks over 4.5 kg, sourced from Atlantic waters. Intended for industrial mincing into fish sticks or patties. Fits HTS 0304.79.10.10 as non-Alaska pollock from Gadidae, meeting block and processing specs.

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%

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Import Tips

• Provide commercial invoices specifying block weights and processing declaration to customs for proper 0304.79.10.10 entry

• Ensure FDA prior notice and fish/seafood HACCP plans; label with country of catch (e.g

• Norway, Iceland)

• Avoid misdeclaration as Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma) which has separate codes; use DNA testing if challenged