Frozen Minced Croaker Fish Meat from Japan
Bulk frozen minced Atlantic croaker (Micropogonias undulatus) over 6.8 kg per container, for surimi or fish paste production. Fits HTS 0304.99.11.09 as unspecified frozen minced fish meat. Chapter notes confirm not flours/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
• Pair with FDA registration and prior notice; bulk minced fish prone to bio-terrorism act filings
• Avoid immediate containers under 6.8 kg to prevent shift to higher-duty retail subheadings
• Test for heavy metals common in bottom-feeders like croaker to meet import contaminant limits