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Dried Cod Cheeks

Cod cheeks (Gadus macrocephalus) gently dried to highlight sweet flavor, popular in Asian and European markets. HTS 0305.51.00.00 for dried cod parts suitable for human consumption.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0302.79Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If fresh cheeks

Fresh fish parts use fresh headings before processing.

1604.19Lower: 18.5% vs 37.5%

If prepared specialty cuts

Further processed cheeks become preserved products.

0309.10Lower: 18.5% vs 37.5%

If pelletized

Pellets explicitly excluded from 0305 by chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Market as gourmet cuts to justify non-offal status

• Fragile; use padded boxes for cheeks

• Traceability from sustainable fisheries boosts clearance