Smoked Alaskan Pollock Fillets from Japan
Thinly sliced and cold-smoked fillets from Alaskan pollock (Theragra chalcogramma), preserved through smoking without cooking. Classified under HTS 0305.49.40.20 as smoked pollock, a specific species in this subheading for smoked fish other than offal.
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 species identification with documentation like catch certificates to confirm pollock and avoid misclassification
• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and provide smoking process details for customs clearance
• Watch for Section 609 restrictions if any shrimp bycatch is involved in harvesting; obtain necessary certifications