Fresh Atlantic Cod Fillets

Whole fillets from Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua), fresh or chilled, sourced from cold North Atlantic waters. This product falls under HTS 0302.51.00 as it is fresh or chilled cod from the specified Gadus species, excluding processed fillets of heading 0304. It is typically sold skin-on or skinless for retail or foodservice.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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0303.51.00Same rate: 35%

If frozen

Frozen cod from these Gadus species shifts to Chapter 3 heading 0303 for frozen fish.

0304.62.00Same rate: 35%

If further processed into fillets and frozen

Frozen cod fillets are classified under heading 0304 as fish fillets, not whole or headed/gutted fish.

0302.91Lower: 10% vs 35%

If cod livers or roe

Edible offal like livers or roe from cod falls under subheadings 0302.91-0302.99, separate from whole fish.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify species certification (Gadus morhua, ogac, or macrocephalus) via documentation to avoid misclassification

Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP and Section 609 if any shrimp bycatch is involved in fishing

Maintain cold chain with temperature logs below 4°C to qualify as 'fresh or chilled' and prevent reclassification as frozen