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Pollock Pudding in Airtight Pouch from Japan

Steamed pollock fish pudding molded with egg and seasonings, vacuum-sealed in airtight pouches ≤6.8 kg, oil-free. Meets HTS 1604.20.20.00 criteria for fish puddings in airtight non-oil containers.

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

• Document retort processing to prove commercial sterility for airtight preservation

• Avoid bulk shipments misclassified as 1604.20.50.00 if not in immediate consumer containers

• Check for mercury levels in whitefish like pollock per FDA import alerts