Backbone-Free Brined Pollock from Japan
Pollock with vertebral column removed, preserved in brine, unsmoked and undried. Classified in HTS 0305.69.10.22 for pollock limited to vertebral removal and brining, maintaining 'processed by removal' status.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify 'vertebral column removed' in commercial invoice to align with heading language
• Monitor salt levels to prevent drying classification; maintain >70% moisture
• Comply with Lacey Act declarations for species and harvest origin