Scale-Removed Salted Pollock from Canada
Pollock descaled and salted in brine, no drying or smoking applied. Falls under HTS 0305.69.10.22 as pollock processed solely by scale removal and salting, fitting the 'not otherwise processed' definition precisely.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Include processing logs showing only descaling and brining to justify limited processing claim
• Test for binder absence if pelleted form suspected, per chapter note on pellets
• Prepare for CBP exams by having species DNA verification for pollock confirmation