Headless Salted Pacific Cod from Japan
Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) with heads removed, salted in brine at 46-49% moisture content. Classified under HTS 0305.62.0025 for cod processed only by head removal, within the specified moisture range for salted fish.
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
• Label processing details clearly (e.g
• 'headless only') to prevent misclassification
• Use refrigerated transport to maintain moisture stability during import
• Obtain species verification from suppliers to confirm Gadus macrocephalus