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%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
• 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