Frozen Skinned Pollock Blocks from Japan
Frozen skinned fillets of Alaska pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus, Gadidae), cut into pieces and block-frozen over 4.5 kg each for grinding into surimi base. HTS 0304.79.10 applies for Gadidae family, skinned frozen blocks imported explicitly for uniform size reduction.
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
• ,Label blocks clearly as 'for industrial processing only' to prevent retail misclassification
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP; include catch certificates for traceability in Gadidae verification