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Breaded Pollock Fish Fingers from Japan

Pre-breaded fish fingers from Alaska pollock, shaped into finger-sized portions and batter-coated for frying. Falls under HTS 1604.20.50 due to being fish sticks or similar breaded products of any size or shape. Ideal for quick meals in retail packaging.

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

• Include detailed ingredient breakdown and net weight declarations; test for moisture content to confirm fish stick status

• Comply with HACCP plans for seafood processing and provide certificates of analysis for contaminants

• Watch for over-breading that could shift classification—maintain fish as principal component