Dried Salted Cod Fillets from Japan
Thin fillets from Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) dried and salted for preservation, sourced from Gadidae family. Classified under HTS 0305.32.00.90 as dried, salted fish fillets from Gadidae, not smoked. Ideal for traditional dishes like bacalhau.
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
• Verify fish species origin via documentation to confirm Gadidae family classification and avoid reclassification
• Ensure no smoking process was used, as smoked fillets shift to HTS 0305.42
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and labeling for dried/salted products; watch for moisture content pitfalls