Split Salted Cod from Japan
Cod (Gadus macrocephalus) split open, salted heavily, and dried, a staple in Caribbean cuisine known as bacalao. HTS 0305.51.00.00 covers this salted dried form, not smoked or pelletized.
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
• Declare salt percentage; excessive salt may require additional food additive reviews
• Ensure splits are clean of bones to avoid offal disputes
• Register with FDA for repeat dried fish importers