Salted Pollock Fillets in Brine from Japan
Fillets from Alaska pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus) preserved in a heavy brine solution with salt, not dried or smoked. Classified under HTS 0305.39.61 for other fish fillets in brine, excluding principal species.
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
• Provide lab analysis confirming salt content and absence of smoke to prevent misclassification
• Ensure proper HACCP plans and FDA prior notice for seafood imports to avoid holds at entry
• Check for anti-dumping duties on pollock from certain origins like Russia