0305.62.00/Salted Alaskan Pacific Cod Heads/Japan

Salted Alaskan Pacific Cod Heads from Japan

Heads from Gadus macrocephalus Pacific cod, salted in brine for stock or processing, excluding offal classification. Under HTS 0305.62.00 as salted cod not edible offal.

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%

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Import Tips

• Distinguish from 'edible offal' by intended industrial use, not human consumption

• Heavy salting reduces weight; declare drained weight accurately

• Bio-security checks for Pacific-origin fish intensified