Battered Haddock Fillets from Japan
Skinless haddock fillets pre-coated with beer batter for pub-style frying, sold frozen. Fits HTS 1604.19.51.00 as coated fish fillets or portions, other than specified types. This captures ready-to-cook seafood innovations.
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
• Confirm batter is 'similarly prepared' with customs ruling if using novel coatings
• Provide moisture analysis to prove not minced (over 15-20% moisture often flags as minced)
• Register facility under FDA FSMA for preventive controls on imported seafood