Frozen Headed and Gutted Cod from Japan
Frozen H&G (headed and gutted) Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua), primary form for at-sea processing. HTS 0303.63.00 applies to frozen Gadidae cod species, excluding fillets and offal.
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
• Submit NOAA Fish Online entry with harvest vessel details pre-arrival
• Inspect for complete gutting to exclude liver/roe qualifying for 0303.91
• Budget for potential USDA/APHIS inspection if mixed loads