Iced Atlantic Cod Heads-On from Japan
Fresh Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) shipped heads-on, gutted, and iced for seafood wholesalers. Falls under HTS 0302.51.00 for chilled Gadidae cod excluding fillets. Used for smoking, drying, or fresh sales.
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 containers with ice to maintain <4°C throughout transit
• Declare exact Gadus species on entry summary to prevent disputes
• Watch for quota restrictions on certain Gadus stocks under US fishery laws