Frozen Minced Pollock Fish Meat from Japan
Frozen minced fillets of pollock (Pollachius virens), packed in bulk containers over 6.8 kg, suitable for industrial food processing. This falls under HTS 0304.99.11.09 as other frozen minced fish meat in immediate containers exceeding 6.8 kg. It is not intended for direct human consumption as flour 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 to qualify for bulk classification; smaller packs shift to other subheadings
• Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure HACCP compliance for frozen seafood imports to avoid detentions
• Confirm species identification via scientific name to prevent misclassification as higher-duty fish