Whole Salted Haddock from Japan
Freshly caught haddock preserved in salt without drying or smoking, retaining its whole form including head, fins, viscera, scales, and vertebral column. This product falls under HTS 0305.69.10.29 as salted haddock that is whole and not further processed beyond salting. It is commonly used in traditional seafood dishes after desalting.
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 the fish species through scientific identification or supplier certification to confirm haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) or cusk
• Provide documentation proving no drying or smoking occurred, such as processing logs, to avoid misclassification into other subheadings
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and ensure proper labeling for salted products to prevent import delays