Whole Brined Cod over 50% Moisture
Entire Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) in a brine solution with a moisture content surpassing 50% by weight, salted but not dried or smoked. The product is unprocessed beyond brining and is used in various culinary applications.
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 is herring rather than cod
Herring is classified separately from cod in the salted fish subheadings.
If the product is dried or dehydrated
Dried fish, even if salted, falls under the dried fish subheading.
If the product is smoked
Smoked fish is classified under a distinct subheading for smoked products.
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 brine solution maintains moisture above 50% by weight and that no drying or smoking has occurred
• The product must be whole; any cutting or filleting would change classification
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Brined Atlantic Cod Skin-On Loins
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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.
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