0305.69.10.49/Wet Salted Haddock for Smoking/Japan

Wet Salted Haddock for Smoking from Japan

Heavy wet-salted haddock blocks prepared as base for smoking, maintained in brine. HTS 0305.69.10.49 applies as unsmoked salted haddock, common intermediate product.

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

• Declare intended US processing (smoking) but classify based on import condition

• Test for smoke residue to confirm no pre-smoking occurred

• Use refrigerated containers to preserve brine integrity