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%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

• 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