Frozen Minced Pacific Cod Meat from Japan
Bulk frozen minced fillets of Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) in containers over 6.8 kg, used in surimi production. HTS 0304.99.11.09 applies to this other frozen minced fish meat in immediate bulk packaging. Chapter notes exclude human-consumable flours, meals, 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
• Include bill of lading confirming frozen state upon import; thawed shipments risk reclassification or rejection
• Declare exact fish species to avoid blending with duty-free cod under 0304.61; misID leads to penalties
• Ensure immediate containers are food-grade to meet FDA import standards for bulk fish meat