Salted Cod Fillets in Brine

Cod fillets from Gadus macrocephalus preserved in brine with salt, ideal for baccalà-style dishes. Falls under HTS 0305.32.0010 as Gadidae family cod fillets in brine, explicitly not smoked.

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.

0305.51.00.00Same rate: 35%

If from Alaska pollock within Gadidae

Alaska pollock fillets have separate statistical breakout under 0305.51, though same family.

0302.71Lower: 10% vs 35%

If whole or not filleted

Dried, salted or brined cod in whole or headed/eviscerated form goes to heading 0302.

0309.10Lower: 16% vs 35%

If processed into flour or meal fit for human consumption

Chapter notes exclude flours, meals from 0305-0308 if human-consumable, directing to 0309.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include salinity test results (>10% salt) in documentation to substantiate 'salted or in brine' status

Ensure no smoking process is indicated on invoices to stay within 0305.32, avoiding higher duties elsewhere

Label with country of catch and processing to meet US customs fish origin requirements