Frozen Whole Atlantic Cod

Frozen whole Atlantic cod fish (Gadus morhua), ungutted or gutted but intact, from Atlantic fisheries. Classified under HTS 0303.63.0010 for frozen cod excluding fillets, within the Gadidae family.

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.

0302Lower: 10% vs 35%

If fresh or chilled

Fresh/chilled Atlantic cod moves to heading 0302, not frozen under 0303.

0305.31.01.00Same rate: 35%

If in airtight containers for retail

Livers and roe of Atlantic cod in consumer packaging shift to heading 0305.

1604.19.41Higher: 45% vs 35%

If cooked and ready-to-eat

Prepared or preserved cod products fall under Chapter 16, not raw frozen fish.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include commercial invoice specifying 'whole frozen Atlantic cod' to prevent disputes over processing state

Obtain EU or MSC certification if applicable for market access and to mitigate antidumping risks

Avoid common pitfall of exceeding weight limits per package that might trigger reclassification