Air-Dried Cod Backs from Germany
Cod (Gadus morhua) backs dried by air exposure without salt or smoking, used in stocks and traditional dishes. Classified in HTS 0305.51.00.00 for dried cod excluding offal, as it's muscle tissue not waste.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Specify 'backs' as non-offal on documentation to stay in principal heading
• Use ventilated packaging to maintain dryness during transit
• Provide country-of-origin traceability for species verification