Fresh Atlantic Cod Fillets from Japan
Skinless, boneless fillets from Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua), fresh or chilled, sourced from Northeast Atlantic waters. Classified under HTS 0304.44.0015 as fresh or chilled fillets of cod from the Gadidae family, excluding Pacific cod varieties. Ideal for raw consumption or further processing in high-end seafood markets.
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
• Verify species identification via scientific name (Gadus morhua) with documentation to confirm Gadidae family and exclude Pacific cod (0304.42)
• Ensure chain-of-custody records proving fresh/chilled status (temperature logs below 4°C) to prevent reclassification as frozen under 0304.74
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and Lacey Act declarations; common pitfall is inadequate country-of-origin labeling for wild-caught cod