Salted Gadus Ogac in Wet Brine from Japan
Gadus ogac, a cold-water cod species, salted and stored in wet brine with moisture over 50% by weight, ideal for traditional Nordic dishes. HTS 0305.62.0050 covers this as 'other' cod not dried or smoked, emphasizing high hydration state.
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
• Provide harvest origin docs; Arctic species like Gadus ogac may face additional traceability rules
• Test for histamine levels pre-shipment, as brined fish prone to scombroid issues
• Declare net weight excluding brine to accurately compute duties