0304.82.10.00/Frozen Skinned Cutthroat Trout Blocks/Japan

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%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

• 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