Brined Gadus Ogac Whole Fish from Japan
Whole gutted Gadus ogac fish preserved in brine with precisely 43.2% moisture content. Falls under HTS 0305.62.00.70 as other cod salted or in brine, not dried/smoked. Sourced from Greenland fisheries for ethnic food markets.
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 DNA testing if species authenticity questioned; Gadus ogac often misidentified
• Package to prevent moisture migration during transit, maintaining classification
• Avoid declaring as 'pickled' which implies additional processing to 1604