Salted Atlantic Cod Fillets from Japan
Boneless fillets from Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) preserved solely by salting in a brine solution, not dried or smoked. This product falls under HTS 0305.62.00 as it is specifically salted cod from the listed Gadus species, excluding any drying or smoking processes.
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
• Verify species certification to confirm Gadus morhua, ogac, or macrocephalus as misidentification can lead to reclassification
• Ensure salinity levels meet 'salted but not dried' criteria; provide lab tests if requested by customs
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and include country of origin labeling