Fresh Chilled Cod Fish Heads from Japan
Heads from fresh or chilled Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua), typically used in soups, stocks, and traditional dishes like fish head curry. Classified under HTS 0302.99.00.00 as edible fish offal excluding livers, roes, and milt. Excludes processed or frozen forms.
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 is fresh or chilled (not frozen) with temperature logs below -18°C prohibited; use bills of lading specifying condition
• Obtain health certificates confirming free from contaminants; comply with FDA seafood HACCP and Lacey Act declarations
• Avoid misclassification as fillets (0304); common pitfall is insufficient species identification on labels