Fresh Chilled Cod Fish Heads

Heads from fresh or chilled Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua), typically used in soups, stocks, and traditional dishes like fish head curry. Classified under HTS 0302.99.00.00 as edible fish offal excluding livers, roes, and milt. Excludes processed or frozen forms.

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%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0303.99.00.00Same rate: 35%

If frozen

Frozen fish offal falls under Chapter 3 heading 0303 for frozen fish products.

0305.31.01.00Same rate: 35%

If processed into fillets from offal

Livers and roe specifically excluded; any derived fillets go to heading 0305 for flours/meals or 0304 for fillets.

0511.99Lower: 11.1% vs 35%

If inedible or industrially processed

Inedible animal products shift to Chapter 5 for non-food uses like bait or gelatin production.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fish is fresh or chilled (not frozen) with temperature logs below -18°C prohibited; use bills of lading specifying condition

Obtain health certificates confirming free from contaminants; comply with FDA seafood HACCP and Lacey Act declarations

Avoid misclassification as fillets (0304); common pitfall is insufficient species identification on labels