Frozen Atlantic Cod Fillets from Japan
Whole frozen Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) caught in the North Atlantic, excluding fillets or other fish meat of heading 0304. This product falls under HTS 0303.63.0010 as frozen cod from the Gadidae family, specifically Atlantic varieties, preserved by freezing for food use.
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 species as Gadus morhua via scientific documentation to confirm Atlantic origin and avoid reclassification
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and import alerts; provide catch certificates for sustainability
• Watch for misclassification as fillets under 0304 if trimmed excessively during processing