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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

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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

Backbone-Free Brined Pollock from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0305.69.10.22