Pollock Fish Balls from Japan
Seasoned balls from Alaska pollock mince, popular in soups, packed dry in containers under 6.8 kg without oil. HTS 1604.20.25.00 includes these as preserved fish balls, 'other prepared fish'.
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
• Use FDA prior notice for all seafood; specify processing method in entry docs
• Confirm no vegetable oil additives; pure fish preparations avoid reclass
• Monitor for Section 609 if any shrimp admixture in processing