Head and Gill Removed Salted Atlantic Cod from Japan
Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) processed by removal of heads, gills, and fins, salted in brine with 44.5% moisture content. Qualifies for HTS 0305.62.0030 as it adheres to whole or basic element removal without other processing.
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
• Photographic evidence of processing stage helps audits confirm no forbidden steps
• Batch-test moisture upon arrival; variances can lead to duty adjustments