Salted Atlantic Cod in Brine from Japan
Freshly harvested Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) preserved in a heavy brine solution with moisture content exceeding 50% by weight, maintaining its natural texture for culinary use. Classified under HTS 0305.62.0050 as salted cod in brine, not dried or smoked, distinct from lower-moisture salted products.
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 to confirm over 50% for this subheading; under 50% shifts to other cod categories
• Obtain FDA prior notice and comply with HACCP plans for seafood imports to prevent detention
• Include species certification (Gadus morhua) in documentation to avoid reclassification as 'other fish'