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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