Dried Salted Cod Fillets
Thin fillets of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) that are dried and salted for preservation, typically without smoking. This product falls under HTS 0305.39.61 as fish fillets processed by drying and salting but not smoked, in the 'other' category excluding specific species like cod listed separately.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐จ๐ณChina | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| ๐ฒ๐ฝMexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| ๐จ๐ฆCanada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| ๐ฉ๐ชGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| ๐ฏ๐ตJapan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If smoked during or after salting
Smoked fish fillets, even if previously salted, are classified separately under heading 0305.41 regardless of cooking.
If frozen rather than dried or salted
Frozen fillets of other fish not elsewhere specified fall under heading 0304, as drying or brining changes the preservation method.
If cooked and ready for immediate consumption
Cooked preparations of fish fillets shift to Chapter 16 for prepared or preserved fish products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
โข Verify documentation proves the product is solely dried, salted or in brine without smoking to avoid reclassification under heading 0305.41
โข Include certificates of origin and processing method details, as Section 609 may apply if any shrimp contamination is suspected in supply chain
โข Label accurately with species name and ensure moisture content complies with FDA import standards for dried fish
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