Bulk Frozen Pollock Fish Meal from Japan
Frozen fish meal made from pollock, processed into a fine powder suitable for human consumption in soups, stews, or as a nutritional supplement. Classified under HTS 0309.10.05.00 because it is fish flour in bulk packaging exceeding 6.8 kg per container, explicitly fit for human use per Chapter notes. Not covered by headings 0305-0308 as it's a consumable flour.
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
• Verify Section 609 compliance if any shrimp contamination risk; provide lab analysis proving fitness for human consumption; ensure bulk containers are clearly labeled with net weight over 6.8 kg to avoid reclassification