Salted Pollock Skin-On Loins from Japan
Skin-on loins from pollock preserved solely by salting in brine, common in Scandinavian and Asian markets for rehydration. Falls under 0305.69.10.42 as 'other pollock' salted fish, not fitting pellet definitions or human-consumption flours per chapter notes.
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
• Document skin-on status and loin cuts; ensure no smoking exposure to maintain 0305.69 classification
• Use ventilated packaging to prevent drying during transit, which could shift to 0305.59
• Consult CBP for quota applicability; provide fishing vessel logs for traceability