Dried Salted Cod Fillets from Japan
Thin fillets of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) that are dried and salted for preservation, typically without smoking. This product falls under HTS 0305.39.61 as fish fillets processed by drying and salting but not smoked, in the 'other' category excluding specific species like cod listed separately.
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 documentation proves the product is solely dried, salted or in brine without smoking to avoid reclassification under heading 0305.41
• Include certificates of origin and processing method details, as Section 609 may apply if any shrimp contamination is suspected in supply chain
• Label accurately with species name and ensure moisture content complies with FDA import standards for dried fish