Scaled Whole Salted Cod from Japan
Whole cod (Gadus morhua) with scales removed, salted in brine exceeding 50% moisture, neither dried nor smoked. Fits HTS 0305.62.0010 precisely as scale removal is an allowed limited processing for this category. Used in Mediterranean and Scandinavian cuisines.
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
• Document scale removal as the only processing step with affidavits if needed for CBP review
• Use refrigerated containers to preserve moisture during ocean freight
• Declare exact Gadus species to leverage any species-specific quotas or duties