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
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
• 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