Industrial Frozen Threadfin Bream Surimi from Japan
Frozen surimi from minced threadfin bream in 25 kg bulk bags, used in commercial chikuwa production. HTS 0304.99.11.04 covers this frozen minced surimi in over 6.8 kg immediate containers. Not a flour, meal, or human-ready pellet.
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
• Label with exact fish species and surimi grade (e.g
• SA, FA) for customs valuation
• Avoid retail labeling or consumer packaging to preserve industrial bulk status
• Confirm no binders added that could redefine as pellets under chapter notes