Smoked Cod Whole Fish from China
Whole gutted cod (Gadus morhua) cold-smoked without further processing. This product is under HTS 0305.49.40 as unspecified 'other' smoked fish, excluding fillets or offal, and not covered by headings 0305-0308 for flours/meals.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document gutting and smoking process to confirm not 'fillets' under 0305.19; photos help customs
• Check for MSC sustainability certification; common issue is weight declaration including ice glaze
• Avoid declaring as 'salted' if only smoked—dual processes may shift to 0305.41