0305.69.60.01/Salted Atlantic Cod Fillets/Japan

Salted Atlantic Cod Fillets from Japan

Fresh Atlantic cod fillets preserved solely in salt without drying or smoking, maintaining their natural moisture content. Classified under HTS 0305.69.60.01 as 'other' salted fish not dried or smoked, distinct from dried products in 0305.41 or smoked in 0305.51. Ideal for traditional culinary uses where brining enhances flavor.

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

• Verify salinity levels and absence of drying via lab testing to confirm HTS 0305.69.60.01 classification over 0305.41

• Include certificates of origin and FDA prior notice for seafood imports to avoid holds at customs

• Watch for misclassification as 'in brine' if excess liquid is present, potentially shifting to statistical suffixes