Dried Cod Liver
Cod livers that have been dried for preservation, used primarily as a nutritional supplement rich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins. This product falls under HTS 0305.20.40.65 as 'other' livers of fish that are dried, distinct from fresh or frozen forms in heading 0302 or 0303. It is not processed into flour or pellets fit for human consumption under 0309.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported fresh or chilled
Fresh or chilled fish livers are classified under heading 0302 for fresh or chilled fish products, not preserved forms.
If ground into flour or meal fit for human consumption
Flours, meals, and pellets of fish fit for human consumption fall under heading 0309 per chapter notes, excluding them from 0305-0308.
If further processed into meat, salted or smoked
Meat and edible offal preserved by salting or smoking, not solely dried fish livers, may shift to Chapter 2 heading 0210.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify documentation confirms the product is solely dried cod liver without additives to avoid reclassification as a processed food
• Ensure compliance with FDA import requirements for fish products, including proper labeling of species and country of origin
• Check for any country-specific restrictions on seafood imports to prevent delays at customs
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