Fresh Chilled Pacific Cod (Gadus macrocephalus) from China
Whole fresh or chilled Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus), a cold-water fish from the Gadidae family native to the North Pacific. Classified under HTS 0302.51.0010 as 'other' cod varieties excluding fillets. Commonly imported gutted with head on for sushi markets or grilling.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Provide species-specific scientific name on invoices and labels to prevent misclassification with similar Gadidae like hake
• Comply with USDA/APHIS requirements if from aquaculture; wild-caught needs fishery certificates for sustainability
• Watch for reclassification if gilled/eviscerated beyond 'fresh'; excessive processing may shift to 0304