Frozen Whole Atlantic Cod from Japan
Frozen whole Atlantic cod fish (Gadus morhua), ungutted or gutted but intact, from Atlantic fisheries. Classified under HTS 0303.63.0010 for frozen cod excluding fillets, within the Gadidae family.
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
• Include commercial invoice specifying 'whole frozen Atlantic cod' to prevent disputes over processing state
• Obtain EU or MSC certification if applicable for market access and to mitigate antidumping risks
• Avoid common pitfall of exceeding weight limits per package that might trigger reclassification