Smoked Cod Whole Fish from Japan
Whole gutted cod (Gadus morhua) cold-smoked without further processing. This product is under HTS 0305.49.40 as unspecified 'other' smoked fish, excluding fillets or offal, and not covered by headings 0305-0308 for flours/meals.
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
• Document gutting and smoking process to confirm not 'fillets' under 0305.19; photos help customs
• Check for MSC sustainability certification; common issue is weight declaration including ice glaze
• Avoid declaring as 'salted' if only smoked—dual processes may shift to 0305.41