Fresh Atlantic Cod (Gadus morhua)
Freshly caught Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) from the North Atlantic, delivered whole and chilled for immediate processing or sale. Classified under HTS 0302.51.0010 as fresh or chilled Atlantic cod from the Gadidae family, excluding fillets or offal. Not processed into pellets or meals suitable for human consumption.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen instead of chilled
Frozen Atlantic cod shifts to Chapter 3 heading 0303 for frozen fish of the same species.
If processed into skinless fillets
Fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304 apply to headed, gutted, or filleted products.
If dried, salted, or smoked
Dried, salted, or smoked Atlantic cod falls under heading 0305 for preserved fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fish is Gadus morhua species via scientific documentation; misidentification leads to reclassification
• Maintain cold chain with temperature logs below 4°C to qualify as 'chilled' and avoid spoilage duties
• Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure no antibiotics exceed residue limits for Gadidae imports
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Chilled Whole Pacific Cod (Gadus macrocephalus) Atlantic-Sourced
Chilled whole Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) caught in Atlantic-like conditions or traded under Atlantic quotas, supplied fresh for sushi or cooking. Fits HTS 0302.51.0010 as specified cod species from Gadidae family, fresh or chilled, whole excluding offal.
Fresh Gadus ogac Cod from Arctic Atlantic Waters
Fresh Gadus ogac, a cold-water cod species from Arctic Atlantic regions, delivered head-on, gutted, and chilled. Directly classified in HTS 0302.51.0010 for Atlantic cod species (Gadus morhua, ogac, macrocephalus) of Gadidae family, excluding fillets.
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. HTS 0302.51.0010 covers fresh/chilled whole cod excluding fillets and offal from specified Gadidae families.
Whole Chilled Greenland Cod (Gadus ogac)
Whole chilled Greenland cod (Gadus ogac) from sustainable Atlantic fisheries, ideal for grilling or stewing. Precisely matches HTS 0302.51.0010 as one of the named Atlantic cod species in fresh or chilled form, Gadidae family.
Fresh Atlantic Cod Round Fish (Gadus morhua)
Ungutted round fresh Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua), straight from trawlers, chilled for maximum shelf life. HTS 0302.51.0010 includes all whole forms of named cod species, fresh or chilled, from Gadidae excluding processed meat.