Bulk Frozen Alaska Pollock Surimi-Grade Meat from Japan
Frozen Alaska pollock meat specially prepared for surimi production, packed in bulk supersacks over 6.8 kg. Classified as other frozen fish meat under HTS 0304.94.10 due to species and packaging. Key ingredient for imitation crabmeat.
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
• Specify 'surimi block grade' on docs but ensure not pre-processed beyond fillets/meat
• Test for histamine levels as required for scombroid species, though pollock is low-risk
• Use ISF filing early due to long supply chains from Alaska/Russia fisheries