Frozen Atlantic Cod (Gadus morhua) Whole from Japan
Whole frozen Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) from the Gadidae family, typically weighing 1-5 kg per fish, preserved by freezing to -18°C or below. This falls under HTS 0303.63.0090 as 'other' frozen cod excluding fillets and offal, specifically Gadus morhua not further processed.
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 identification via scientific name (Gadus morhua) with CITES or NOAA documentation to avoid misclassification
• Ensure blast-frozen to -18°C or below with proper cold chain certificates to meet FDA seafood HACCP requirements
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as fillets which shifts to HTS 0304; whole fish must retain head, tail, and viscera removed only if standard