Fresh Chilled Cod Liver from Japan
Fresh or chilled livers from Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua), typically used in culinary preparations like fish liver oil production or gourmet dishes. Classified under HTS 0302.91.40 as 'other' livers, roes and milt of fresh or chilled fish, excluding fillets of heading 0304. This offal is edible and not processed into flours, meals or pellets.
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
• Verify fish species origin and ensure compliance with section 609 Public Law 101-162 if applicable to prevent entry refusal
• Provide certificates of origin and health certifications confirming the product is fresh/chilled and fit for human consumption
• Avoid misclassification as frozen (0303) or processed products; common pitfall is inadequate temperature documentation during transit