Lobster Fish Cake Patties from Japan
Pre-formed, preserved patties of minced lobster and pollock meat, breaded and ready-to-fry, under HTS 1605.30.0590 as other prepared lobster meals with fish. Meets criteria for mixed aquatic meat products.
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
• Provide binding ruling requests for novel fish-lobster ratios
• Ensure IQF packaging prevents thawing issues at border
• Declare accurately to avoid 1604 fish cake classification