Salted Haddock Fillets from Japan
Boneless fillets of haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) preserved solely by salting in brine, without drying or smoking. This product falls under HTS 0305.69.10.49 as salted haddock, not dried or smoked, intended for further processing or direct culinary use.
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 fish species identification via scientific name (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) on commercial invoice to confirm haddock classification
• Provide salinity test certificates showing brine preservation without drying to distinguish from HTS 0305.51
• Check for Section 609 compliance if any shrimp contamination risks, though unlikely for haddock