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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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