Salted Pollock Fish Tails from Japan
Tails from Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma), salted in brine for preservation, commonly used in Asian cuisine stocks. Falls under HTS 0305.72.00.00 as salted fish tails, part of edible preserved fish offal.
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 >3% to prove preservation status and avoid fresh classification
• Include commercial invoice specifying 'edible fish tails, salted' to prevent customs disputes
• Watch for moisture content limits; excessive water may trigger reclassification as wet/semi-preserved