Salted Atlantic Cod Fillets from Japan
Freshly harvested Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) fillets preserved in salt or brine without drying or smoking, featuring a moisture content not exceeding 43% by weight. This product falls under HTS 0305.62.0080 as salted cod that retains high moisture levels for culinary uses like bacalhau preparation. It excludes any drying or smoking processes to maintain its brined texture.
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
• Verify moisture content via lab testing (≤43% by weight) with certificates to avoid reclassification to dried fish under 0305.51
• Provide catch documentation and species confirmation (Gadus morhua) to comply with seafood traceability regulations
• Check for Section 232 or antidumping duties on cod; ensure proper cold chain during transit to prevent spoilage