Finnless Scaled Salted Cod from Japan
Salted cod (Gadus morhua) with fins and scales removed, high moisture over 50%, whole otherwise. Classed in HTS 0305.62.0010 for these specific permitted processings on salted/not dried cod. For artisanal saltfish markets.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Prevent fin regrowth confusion with clear processing timestamps
• Batch-test for heavy metals common in scaled fish
• Use ISPM-15 compliant wooden brine barrels if applicable