Salted Cod Fillets in Brine from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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