Frozen Skinned Cod Blocks from Japan
Frozen skinned fillets of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua, Gadidae family), portioned and frozen into blocks over 4.5 kg for industrial mincing into fish mince. Meets HTS 0304.79.10 criteria: Gadidae family, skinned, block-frozen >4.5 kg, destined for uniform cutting/processing.
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 end-user declarations specifying mincing/grinding use; U.S
• Customs may require bonds for processing proof
• Ensure blocks are not retail-packed; bulk industrial packaging avoids shift to consumer fillet codes
• Test for proper freezing (IQF blocks >4.5 kg); temperature logs prevent rejection as 'other frozen fish meat'