Fresh Chilled Atlantic Cod Fillets
Skinless, boneless fillets from Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua), fresh or chilled, sourced from Northeast Atlantic fisheries. Classified under HTS 0304.53.0015 as fresh or chilled fillets of cod from the Gadidae family, excluding Pacific cod which has a separate subheading. These are premium whitefish fillets ideal for gourmet cooking.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen instead of chilled
Frozen cod fillets shift to heading 0304.61 for frozen fish fillets of Gadidae, changing duty rates and storage requirements.
If from Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus)
Pacific cod has a dedicated subheading under Gadidae; Atlantic cod falls under 'other' while Pacific is specified separately.
If sold as whole fresh cod, not filleted
Whole fresh or chilled cod is classified under 0303.21 as fresh whole fish of Gadidae, not processed fillets.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species via scientific name (Gadus morhua) and obtain fishery certificates to comply with seafood import monitoring
• Ensure temperature logs below 4°C for 'chilled' status; exceeding this risks reclassification as fresh or spoiled
• Label with country of catch and processing to avoid FDA detention; common pitfall is missing Lot Traceability Number
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