Brined Cod Fillets for Bacalhau from Japan
Heavy-salted and brined fillets of Atlantic cod prepared traditionally for Portuguese bacalhau. Precisely matches HTS 0305.32.0010 for cod (Gadidae) fillets in brine, unsmoked.
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 brine composition analysis to prove preservation method without additives
• Separate from smoked products in shipments to avoid commingling and reclassification risks
• Register with NOAA for traceability if from regulated fisheries