Industrial Frozen Alaska Pollock Surimi Paste from Japan
Minced and frozen surimi paste from Alaska pollock in immediate bulk containers weighing over 6.8 kg, designed for industrial food processing. HTS 0304.94.10.05 covers this as frozen other fish meat, minced surimi specifically from Theragra chalcogramma in large packaging. Distinguished from retail packs by size and lack of consumer-ready form.
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%
Import Tips
• Label containers clearly as 'surimi - not for direct human consumption' to prevent retail misclassification
• Ensure cold chain documentation from harvest to import
• Be aware of anti-dumping duties on certain pollock products from specific countries