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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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