Whole Salted Atlantic Cod from Japan
Whole Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) preserved in salt with a moisture content of 45-50% by weight, not dried or smoked. This falls under HTS 0305.62.0025 as salted cod that is whole or minimally processed, meeting the specific moisture criteria for salted fish in brine.
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
• Verify moisture content via lab testing (45-50% by weight) with certificates to avoid reclassification
• Provide documentation confirming Gadus species and minimal processing to meet HTS criteria
• Check for section 609 compliance if sourced from regions with shrimp bycatch risks