Headed Gutted Salted Cod
Headed and gutted cod (Gadus spp.) that has been salted but not dried or smoked, with a moisture content exceeding 50% by weight. The removal of heads and viscera is permitted processing under this tariff item, and the product is a staple for traditional salted fish dishes.
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 herring (Clupea spp.) rather than Gadus spp.
Herring salted but not dried or smoked falls under a different subheading.
If the cod has been dried, even partially, in addition to salting
Dried fish, whether or not salted, is classified under heading 03.05 as dried fish.
If the product is smoked, even if also salted
Smoked fish, including cod, is classified separately under heading 03.05.
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
• Ensure the moisture content exceeds 50% by weight and that no drying or smoking has occurred, as this would shift classification
• Keep records of the salting process and moisture testing to present to the CBSA upon request
Related Products under Tariff item 0305.62.00
Backboned-Out Salted Atlantic Cod
Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) with vertebral column removed, salted in high-moisture brine over 50%. This product is not dried or smoked and fits the tariff item for salted cod.
Basic Processed High-Moisture Salt Cod
Cod with combination heads/fins/guts removed, salted with moisture over 50%, no drying or smoking. This product matches the tariff item for salted cod with basic processing.
Brined Atlantic Cod Skin-On Loins
Skin-on loins from Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) preserved in heavy brine, not dried or smoked. The product is salted but retains high moisture, fitting the tariff item for cod in brine.
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.