Chilled Skin-On Cod Fillets from Japan
Fresh chilled cod fillets with skin intact from Gadus morhua, packed in ice for restaurant supply. Falls under HTS 0304.53.0015 for other fresh or chilled cod meat from Gadidae family, distinct from skinless or minced products.
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 skin-on vs skin-off documentation; mislabeling leads to disputes over value and classification
• Comply with HACCP plans for seafood safety; test for histamines common in chilled cod
• Use NAICS codes for fish processing importers to expedite FDA prior notice