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%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
• 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