Battered Pollock Fish Fillets from Japan
Individually quick-frozen battered pollock fillets feature a light batter coating for crispiness, commonly used in fast food. Classified under HTS 1604.19.51.00 for coated fish portions that are breaded or similarly prepared, excluding minced forms. This covers value-added seafood products for household or commercial frying.
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 certificates of analysis for batter composition to confirm no prohibited additives per FDA regs
• Avoid common error of shipping in bulk consumer packs without retail-ready labeling, which may trigger reclassification
• Check for country-specific restrictions on pollock sourcing, especially from certain fisheries under MSC standards