Frozen Pacific Cod Whole Fish from Japan
Whole frozen Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) fish, ungutted or headed/gutted, typically used for further processing. Falls under HTS 0303.63.00 for frozen cod species of Gadus macrocephalus from Gadidae family, excluding fillets.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide commercial invoice detailing species, catch method, and EEZ origin for Customs clearance
• Maintain cold chain documentation showing -18°C or below to prevent quality issues at entry
• Label with country of catch to comply with US seafood import monitoring program (SIMP)