0303.63.00/Frozen Pacific Cod Whole Fish/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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)