Pre-cooked Frozen Pollock Fillets from Japan
Pollock fillets pre-cooked via baking or poaching and flash-frozen for extended shelf life, commonly used in ready meals. Classified under HTS 1604.20.60.10 for other pre-cooked and frozen prepared fish. This covers products not fitting smoked, canned, or species-specific headings.
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
• Label shipments clearly as 'pre-cooked and frozen' with temperature logs to distinguish from raw frozen under Chapter 3
• Comply with USDA/NOAA import permits if applicable, and test for contaminants per FDA guidelines
• Watch for reclassification if breaded, as that may trigger other prepared food headings