Dried Salted Codfish from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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