Bulk Frozen Pollock Surimi for Imitation Crab from Japan
Frozen surimi derived from minced Alaska pollock meat, packed in bulk 20 kg drums for manufacturing imitation crabmeat. This product matches HTS 0304.94.10.05 due to its frozen state, specific species, minced form as surimi, and container size over 6.8 kg. It's essential fish protein paste before final shaping and flavoring.
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 commercial invoice specifying 'surimi from Theragra chalcogramma' and net weight; obtain prior notice via FDA system
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'fish paste' which may trigger reclassification
• Test for histamine levels in frozen seafood imports