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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0305.41.00Higher: 40% vs 35%

If smoked, as in some traditional preparations

Any smoking process shifts classification to smoked fish heading 0305.41.

1604.19.41Higher: 45% vs 35%

If cooked and preserved in airtight containers

Prepared or preserved fish via cooking moves to Chapter 16, not simply dried/salted.

0302.71Lower: 10% vs 35%

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