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

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

• 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