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
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
• 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