Frozen Alaska Pollock Surimi Blocks

Large frozen blocks of surimi made from minced Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma), processed into a paste-like fish meat product. Classified under HTS 0304.94.10.05 as frozen minced surimi from Alaska pollock in bulk or immediate containers over 6.8 kg, used primarily as a base for imitation seafood. It fits the definition of other frozen fish meat, specifically surimi from this species.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0304.94Same rate: 10%

If not specifically surimi or in smaller containers

Frozen Alaska pollock fillets or other fish meat in immediate containers 6.8 kg or less fall under different statistical suffixes.

0309.10Higher: 16% vs 10%

If processed into flour, meal, or pellets fit for human consumption

Chapter notes exclude flours, meals, and pellets suitable for human food from headings 0305-0308, directing to 0309.

1604Same rate: 10%

If cooked, prepared, or preserved beyond simple freezing

Prepared or preserved fish products, including imitation crab from surimi, shift to Chapter 16.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify container weights exceed 6.8 kg to qualify for this subheading; provide lab analysis confirming Alaska pollock origin and surimi composition

Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and section 609 if any shrimp byproducts involved

Watch for misclassification as pellets if binders exceed small quantities