Brined Haddock Loins from Japan

Thick cuts or loins from haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) packed in brine solution, not dried or smoked. Classified under HTS 0305.69.10 for haddock specifically salted or in brine, excluding offal or further processed forms.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Provide lab analysis showing brine concentration below drying thresholds to maintain 0305 classification

Include fishing vessel logs and traceability docs for sustainability certifications like MSC

Watch for mislabeling as 'smoked' which shifts to 0305.41-0305.49 headings