Salted Dried Whiting
Pacific whiting (Merluccius productus, Merlucciidae), salted and sun-dried into strips. HTS 0305.53.00.00 applies for dried salted fish from listed families, not cod, used in ferments.
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 made into pasta-like products
Dried fish-based pastas classify under Chapter 19.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide binder-free processing proof per chapter note on pellets
• Ensure no agglomeration into pellets to stay out of heading 0309
• Use blockchain traceability for species origin in Gadidae/Merlucciidae
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