Dried Salted Codfish
Bacalhau-style cod fillets dried and heavily salted for long-term storage, not smoked. Classified under HTS 0305.59.00.01 as other dried fish, whether or not salted but not smoked, commonly used in stews and dishes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If smoked, as in some traditional preparations
Any smoking process shifts classification to smoked fish heading 0305.41.
If cooked and preserved in airtight containers
Prepared or preserved fish via cooking moves to Chapter 16, not simply dried/salted.
If imported fresh or frozen instead of dried
Fresh or frozen cod falls under heading 0302 for specific species.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide documentation proving no smoking; high salt content requires checking against FDA salinity standards
• Ensure proper ventilation in shipping to prevent mold; declare exact species like Gadus morhua
• Comply with Lacey Act for species declaration to avoid penalties on misidentified fish
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Dried Anchovies
Small whole anchovies that have been sun-dried or mechanically dried without smoking, often lightly salted for preservation. This product falls under HTS 0305.59.00.01 as dried fish, other than edible offal, whether or not salted but not smoked, suitable for human consumption in various cuisines.
Dried Herring Fillets
Herring fillets air-dried with light salting, unsalted variants also common, not smoked. This fits HTS 0305.59.00.01 for other dried fish other than offal, used in snacks or cooking.
Dried Sardines
Whole small sardines sun-dried, sometimes salted, popular in Asian markets, not smoked. Under HTS 0305.59.00.01 as other dried fish, whether salted or not.
Dried Mackerel
Split and sun-dried mackerel with salt, staple in Korean and Japanese cuisine, no smoking. HTS 0305.59.00.01 covers this as other dried, salted fish.
Dried Tilapia
Whole or filleted tilapia dried in African/Asian styles, lightly salted, unsmoked. Fits HTS 0305.59.00.01 for other dried fish.
Dried Pollock Strips
Thin strips of pollock dried for snacks, salted, not smoked. Classified in HTS 0305.59.00.01 as other dried fish.