Salted Cod Fillets in Brine from Japan
Cod fillets from Gadus macrocephalus preserved in brine with salt, ideal for baccalà-style dishes. Falls under HTS 0305.32.0010 as Gadidae family cod fillets in brine, explicitly not smoked.
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
• Include salinity test results (>10% salt) in documentation to substantiate 'salted or in brine' status
• Ensure no smoking process is indicated on invoices to stay within 0305.32, avoiding higher duties elsewhere
• Label with country of catch and processing to meet US customs fish origin requirements