Head-Off Fin-Off Salted Cod from Japan
Cod (Gadus macrocephalus) processed by removing heads and fins only, then salted with over 50% moisture content. This qualifies for HTS 0305.62.0010 as it adheres to the 'removal of heads, fins... but not otherwise processed' definition. Popular for baccalà production.
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
• Specify exact removals (heads/fins) on entry docs to distinguish from further processed 0305.62.0040
• Test for histamine levels due to high moisture/salt preservation method
• Bundle with country-of-origin certs for preferential tariff treatments