Smoked Haddock Fillets from Japan
Boneless smoked haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) fillets, typically hot-smoked for flavor preservation. Falls under HTS 0305.49.40.20 as smoked haddock, explicitly listed in this subheading for specific Northeast Atlantic species.
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 lab analysis or supplier affidavits confirming haddock species to prevent reclassification during inspection
• Label products clearly with smoking method (hot/cold) and ensure moisture content complies with preservation standards
• Check for EU export health certificates if sourced from Europe, as required for smoked fish entry