Frozen Pollock Fish Meat Blocks from China
Frozen minced or unfilleted pollock meat compressed into large blocks over 6.8 kg per container, used in fish sticks or surimi production. Classified under HTS 0304.95.10.30 for frozen Gadidae fish meat (pollock, not Alaska pollock) in bulk packaging. Not fit for human consumption as pellets per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include lab analysis confirming no binders added, as agglomerated pellets with binders may require different classification under chapter notes
• Label with country of catch and processing to meet Lacey Act declarations for traceability in Gadidae species
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring container weights; use verified scales and include photos/labels in entry docs