Split Salted Cod
Cod (Gadus macrocephalus) split open, salted heavily, and dried, a staple in Caribbean cuisine known as bacalao. HTS 0305.51.00.00 covers this salted dried form, not smoked or pelletized.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If salted dried fish heads or similar
Other forms like heads have statistical suffixes outside pure cod.
If sold as fillets in bulk
Dried cod fillets for industrial use may use 0305 other or 0307.
If ground into meal-like
Chapter notes direct flours/meals fit for consumption to 0309, not 0305.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare salt percentage; excessive salt may require additional food additive reviews
• Ensure splits are clean of bones to avoid offal disputes
• Register with FDA for repeat dried fish importers
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