Fresh Chilled Greenland Cod (Gadus ogac) from Japan
Whole fresh or chilled Greenland cod (Gadus ogac), an Arctic Gadidae species often harvested in sub-zero waters. Falls under HTS 0302.51.0010 as 'other' cod, excluding offal and fillets. Prized for its firm texture in raw seafood applications.
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
• Use insulated shipping with continuous temperature logs; breaches above 0°C risk frozen classification under 0303
• Include DNA-verified species certificates, as rare; misidentification with pollack common pitfall
• Declare exact weight pre/post-gutting accurately to avoid statistical note discrepancies