Backbone-Intact Salted Haddock from Japan
Whole haddock in salt brine with no removal of heads, fins, viscera, scales, or vertebral column, purely salted for preservation without drying or smoking. Directly matches HTS 0305.69.10.29 criteria for unprocessed salted haddock. Essential for salt fish trade.
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 independent lab testing for brine concentration to differentiate from smoked or dried alternatives
• Document catch origin and chain of custody to comply with traceability rules under seafood import monitoring