Frozen Hake Surimi Bulk Packs 15kg from Japan
Surimi produced from frozen minced hake meat (Merlucciidae family), packed in immediate bulk containers over 6.8 kg for industrial use in seafood processing. Falls under HTS 0304.95.10.05 due to being frozen minced fish meat from eligible gadoid families in large containers.
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
• Include lab analysis confirming surimi composition and no binders exceeding chapter pellet definitions
• Ensure harvest documentation traces to non-prohibited species under seafood import laws
• Label clearly as 'minced surimi' to distinguish from fillets or pellets