Brined Haddock Fillets

Fillets of Atlantic haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) preserved solely in brine, neither dried nor smoked. Under HTS 0305.39.61.80 for other salted or brined fillets. Ideal for smoking preparation post-import.

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.

0305.53.00Same rate: 35%

If smoked after brining

Any smoking process, even post-brining, requires classification in 0305.5 smoked fish headings.

1604.19.41Higher: 45% vs 35%

If cooked or canned post-brining

Prepared or preserved fish beyond salting/brining enter Chapter 16.

0303.23.00Same rate: 35%

If frozen rather than brined

Frozen fillets without salting or brining stay in fresh/frozen fish Chapter 3 headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide brine composition details and salinity levels in entry docs to confirm 'in brine' status

Watch for misdeclaration as fresh; use temperature logs to prove preservation method

Comply with FDA seafood import monitoring for species traceability

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