Split Salted Cod from Mexico

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 — Mexico → 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

Split Salted Cod from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0305.51.00.00