Split Salted Cod from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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