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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