Wet-Salted Alaskan Cod Blocks from Japan
Blocks of Alaskan Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) heavily salted in brine baths, achieving over 50% moisture for extended shelf life without drying. Classified precisely under HTS 0305.62.0050 for high-moisture salted cod excluding offal.
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
• Use NAICS-aligned invoices specifying 'wet-salted' to match statistical suffix .50
• Comply with USDC fishing regs if from US waters; include permit numbers