Fresh Chilled Atlantic Cod (Gadus morhua)
Whole fresh or chilled Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua), a classic Gadidae species, presented without filleting or further processing. It is classified under 0302.51.00 as a named cod species, excluding products of heading 03.04.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fish are actually haddock
Haddock is a distinct species with its own subheading.
If the product is fillets or other fish meat
Processed cod meat falls under heading 03.04.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the fish are whole and not filleted; fillets require heading 03.04
• Have documentation proving the species is Gadus morhua
• Check if the shipment qualifies for any tariff preference under Canada's trade agreements
Related Products under Tariff item 0302.51.00
Arctic Gadidae Cod Mix Fresh Chilled
A mix of fresh or chilled whole cod from the Gadus species (morhua, ogac, macrocephalus), presented as a single shipment. It falls under tariff item 0302.51.00 because it consists of cod varieties explicitly named in the subheading, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04.
Chilled Alaskan Cod Loins
Chilled loins cut from Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus), vacuum-packed and kept fresh. These are not detached fillets or other fish meat of heading 03.04, so they remain classified as whole fish under this tariff item.
Chilled Atlantic Cod for Sashimi (Gadus morhua)
Premium chilled Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) prepared head-off but whole for raw sashimi consumption, maintained at optimal freshness. This whole form, without filleting, is covered by this tariff item for fresh or chilled cod.
Chilled Gadus Ogac Whole Round
Whole round Greenland cod (Gadus ogac) that is chilled, not frozen, and presented whole without filleting or further processing. This species is explicitly named in the tariff item, making it classifiable here.
Chilled Pacific Cod Whole Fish
Whole Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) caught in Alaskan waters, kept chilled on ice to preserve freshness. It is presented whole, not as fillets or offal, and is therefore covered by this tariff item for fresh or chilled cod.
Chilled Whole Pacific Cod (Gadus macrocephalus) Atlantic-Sourced
Chilled whole Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) supplied fresh for sushi or cooking. This product is covered by this tariff item as it is a named cod species in fresh or chilled form, not fillets or offal.