Dried Salted Codfish from Japan
Bacalhau-style cod fillets dried and heavily salted for long-term storage, not smoked. Classified under HTS 0305.59.00.01 as other dried fish, whether or not salted but not smoked, commonly used in stews and dishes.
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%
Import Tips
• Provide documentation proving no smoking; high salt content requires checking against FDA salinity standards
• Ensure proper ventilation in shipping to prevent mold; declare exact species like Gadus morhua
• Comply with Lacey Act for species declaration to avoid penalties on misidentified fish