Lobster and Pollock Fish Cakes from Japan
Pre-formed fish cakes blending lobster meat with pollock, herbs, and breadcrumbs for pan-frying. HTS 1605.30.05 covers this as products containing fish meat (pollock) and lobster in prepared form. Ideal for quick meals.
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
• Document processing method (e.g
• minced vs whole meat) for CBP verification
• Use barcoded labels for traceability in case of recalls
• Avoid bulk packing misclassification as 1605.30.20 if not retail-ready