Frozen Skinned Cutthroat Trout Blocks from Japan
Frozen skinless blocks of cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarki) fillets exceeding 4.5 kg each, portioned into pieces for subsequent mincing or uniform cutting in processing facilities. These are wild or farmed freshwater trout frozen in bulk form. HTS 0304.82.10.00 applies to such specifically purposed, heavy trout blocks.
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
• Ensure Customs declaration specifies 'imported to be minced/ground' with end-user processing letters
• Test for skin remnants; incomplete skinning risks reclassification to unskinned fillet codes
• Monitor block integrity during shipping to maintain over 4.5 kg weight certification