Frozen Surimi Paste in Bulk Drums from Japan
Frozen minced fish meat processed into surimi paste, packed in bulk drums exceeding 6.8 kg, used as a base for imitation seafood products. Classified under HTS 0304.99.11.04 as frozen minced surimi in immediate containers over 6.8 kg. Meets chapter definition for fish meat, not fitting human consumption flours or pellets.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify container weights exceed 6.8 kg total to qualify for this statistical suffix; smaller packs shift to other subheadings
• Provide processing certificates confirming surimi production from minced fish to avoid reclassification as prepared foods
• Comply with Section 609 if any shrimp byproducts are involved in processing