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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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'