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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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