Brined Cod Fillets for Bacalhau

Heavy-salted and brined fillets of Atlantic cod prepared traditionally for Portuguese bacalhau. Precisely matches HTS 0305.32.0010 for cod (Gadidae) fillets in brine, unsmoked.

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.

0305.31.01.00Same rate: 35%

If fillets from Bregmacerotidae family instead

Different families within the heading group have separate 0305.31 classification.

1604.11.20Higher: 41% vs 35%

If from cod but cooked and canned

Prepared cod products like canned shift to Chapter 16 preservations.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If dehydrated into vegetable-like form

Extremely dried cod resembling legumes may misclassify under Chapter 7.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide brine composition analysis to prove preservation method without additives

Separate from smoked products in shipments to avoid commingling and reclassification risks

Register with NOAA for traceability if from regulated fisheries