Salted Pollock Strips from Japan
Strips of Alaska pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus, Gadidae family, other than excluded cod species), salted and dried for preservation. Classifies under HTS 0305.53.00.00 as dried, salted fish not smoked from listed families. Commonly used in Asian cuisine like sunomono.
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 drying method to distinguish from smoked or brined-only products
• Include country-of-origin certificates specifying Gadidae family to avoid disputes over cod exclusions
• Watch for misdeclaration as 'cod' which could trigger different rates or restrictions under statistical notes