Frozen Grenadier Meat Blocks from Japan
Frozen blocks of meat from grenadier fish (Macrouridae family, e.g., Macrourus spp.), packed in bulk exceeding 6.8 kg. Deep-sea fish meat used in surimi or fish paste. HTS 0304.95.10.90 for other frozen meat from listed families in large containers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document fishing zone as these are typically Patagonian or Antarctic grenadiers
• Provide moisture/protein analysis to confirm not adulterated or over-minced
• Avoid mislabeling as higher-value species to prevent penalties