Chilled Skin-On Cod Fillets from Japan
Freshly caught cod fillets with skin intact, chilled to preserve quality, from Gadus morhua of the Gadidae family. Falls under HTS 0304.44.0015 for other fresh or chilled cod fillets not specified elsewhere in the subheading. Commonly used in European-style fish and chips or gourmet preparations.
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 refrigeration certificates showing consistent chilling (0-4°C) to differentiate from frozen products
• Label with accurate net weight and species; pitfall is skin-on vs. skinless not affecting classification but impacting value declarations
• Obtain prior notice via FDA Prior Notice system for seafood imports to expedite clearance