Dried Salted Cod Fillets

Thin fillets from Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) dried and salted for preservation, sourced from Gadidae family. Classified under HTS 0305.32.00.90 as dried, salted fish fillets from Gadidae, not smoked. Ideal for traditional dishes like bacalhau.

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.

0305.42.00Same rate: 35%

If smoked before or during drying/salting

Smoked fish fillets, even if dried or salted, are classified separately under heading 0305.42, regardless of family.

0304.62.00Same rate: 35%

If fresh or chilled, not dried/salted

Fresh or chilled fillets of Gadidae fall under heading 0304, as 0305 applies only to dried, salted, brined, or smoked.

0309.10Lower: 16% vs 35%

If processed into flour, meal, or pellets fit for human consumption

Per chapter notes, flours, meals, or pellets from these fish are excluded from 0305-0308 and go to 0309.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fish species origin via documentation to confirm Gadidae family classification and avoid reclassification

Ensure no smoking process was used, as smoked fillets shift to HTS 0305.42

Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and labeling for dried/salted products; watch for moisture content pitfalls