Frozen Bulk Minced Pacific Hake Meat from Japan
Minced frozen meat from Pacific hake (Merluccius productus, Merlucciidae) in large bulk containers over 6.8 kg. Classified in HTS 0304.95.10.15 as other minced frozen gadiform fish (non-Alaska Pollock) in bulk. Ideal for industrial surimi production.
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
• Provide chain of custody docs tracing from vessel to processor to prove gadiform species and mincing status
• Avoid common pitfall of undeclared glazing weight inflating container totals; declare net fish meat
• Register with NOAA for gadiform import reporting if applicable under fishery regulations