Chilled Cod Fillets from Japan
Skinless, boneless fillets from Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) of the Gadidae family, chilled for retail. Processed by heading and gutting followed by filleting. HTS 0304.44.00 covers fresh/chilled fillets specifically from Gadidae and related deep-sea families.
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
• Provide catch certificates tracing origin to regulated Gadidae stocks for sustainability compliance
• Label clearly as 'chilled cod fillets' with temperature logs to distinguish from frozen (0304.61)
• Inspect for complete filleting; steakes or portions may reclassify under different subheadings