Dried Cod Fish Heads from Japan
Dried heads from Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua), preserved by drying without salting or brining, used in soups and stews. Classified under HTS 0305.72.00.00 as fish heads that are dried, fitting Chapter 3 for edible fish offal excluding flours or pellets for human consumption.
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
• Verify drying process documentation to distinguish from fresh/frozen heads under 0302/0303; include processing certificates
• Ensure product is edible offal, not for animal feed, to avoid reclassification; label as human consumption grade
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and country-of-origin labeling for traceability