Head-Off Salted Pacific Cod (Gadus macrocephalus)
Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) with heads removed, salted in brine to a 44.2% moisture content, neither dried nor smoked. The minimal processing—only head removal—qualifies it for tariff item 0305.62.00 as salted cod.
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 cod is dried
Dried cod is classified under heading 03.05 for dried fish.
If the cod is frozen, not salted
Frozen cod falls under heading 03.03 for frozen fish.
If the cod is fresh or chilled
Fresh or chilled cod is classified under heading 03.02.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the cod is not dried or smoked, as those are classified elsewhere
• Keep records of the salting process and moisture content
• The species name must be on the packing list for CBSA verification
Related Products under Tariff item 0305.62.00
Backboned-Out Salted Atlantic Cod
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Basic Processed High-Moisture Salt Cod
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Brined Atlantic Cod Skin-On Loins
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Brined Gadus Ogac Whole Fish
Whole Greenland cod (Gadus ogac) preserved in brine without drying or smoking. The species is explicitly listed in the tariff item, and the brine preservation method qualifies as salted fish in brine.
Brined Greenland Cod Fillets
Skin-on fillets from Greenland cod (Gadus ogac) immersed in brine, with moisture content surpassing 50% by weight for superior juiciness. This product is classified under tariff item 0305.62.00 as 'other' salted cod forms, as it is not dried or smoked.
Bulk Brined Gadus Ogac for Re-Export
Bulk shipments of Gadus ogac in brine drums, salted for short-term preservation before re-export or processing. The product is not dried or smoked and matches the tariff item for cod in brine.