Having a moisture content by weight over 50 percent
Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process: > Fish, salted but not dried or smoked and fish in brine, other than edible fish offal: > Cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus) > Whole; or processed by removal of heads, fins, viscera, scales, vertebral columns or any combination thereof, but not otherwise processed: > Having a moisture content by weight over 50 percent
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 0305.62.00.10
Whole Salted Atlantic Cod
Whole Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) preserved in salt with a moisture content exceeding 50% by weight, not dried or smoked. This falls under HTS 0305.62.0010 as salted cod that is either whole or processed only by removal of heads, fins, viscera, scales, vertebral columns, or combinations thereof, retaining high moisture. It is typically used in traditional dishes after desalting and cooking.
Headless Salted Pacific Cod
Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) with heads removed, salted but not dried or smoked, maintaining over 50% moisture by weight. Classified under HTS 0305.62.0010 as cod processed only by head removal, fitting the 'not otherwise processed' criterion. Commonly imported for ethnic food markets requiring fresh-like texture.
Gutted Salted Greenland Cod
Greenland cod (Gadus ogac) with viscera removed, preserved in brine or salt with moisture content over 50% by weight. This product matches HTS 0305.62.0010 as it is cod processed solely by gutting, without drying, smoking, or other processing. Ideal for klipfish preparation after rehydration.
Scaled Whole Salted Cod
Whole cod (Gadus morhua) with scales removed, salted in brine exceeding 50% moisture, neither dried nor smoked. Fits HTS 0305.62.0010 precisely as scale removal is an allowed limited processing for this category. Used in Mediterranean and Scandinavian cuisines.
Head-Off Fin-Off Salted Cod
Cod (Gadus macrocephalus) processed by removing heads and fins only, then salted with over 50% moisture content. This qualifies for HTS 0305.62.0010 as it adheres to the 'removal of heads, fins... but not otherwise processed' definition. Popular for baccalà production.
Eviscerated Scaled Salted Cod
Salted cod (Gadus ogac) with viscera and scales removed, retaining moisture over 50% by weight, no drying or smoking. HTS 0305.62.0010 covers this as permitted basic processing for salted cod in brine. Essential for traditional salt cod recipes.
Backboned-Out Salted Atlantic Cod
Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) with vertebral column removed, salted in high-moisture brine over 50%. Allowed under HTS 0305.62.0010 as one of the specified basic processing methods for whole or semi-whole salted cod. Used in gourmet salt cod applications.
Whole Brined Cod over 50% Moisture
Entire Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) in brine solution with moisture content surpassing 50% by weight, unsalted equivalent via wet salting. HTS 0305.62.0010 includes fish in brine as salted/not dried, unprocessed beyond whole. For wet-pack cod sales.
Headed Gutted Salted Cod
Cod (Gadus spp.) with heads and viscera removed, salted maintaining >50% moisture, no fins/scales/backbone touched. Precisely HTS 0305.62.0010 as combination of allowed removals without further processing. Staple for brandade and stews.
Finnless Scaled Salted Cod
Salted cod (Gadus morhua) with fins and scales removed, high moisture over 50%, whole otherwise. Classed in HTS 0305.62.0010 for these specific permitted processings on salted/not dried cod. For artisanal saltfish markets.
Viscera-Free Whole Salted Cod
Whole Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) eviscerated only, then salted with moisture >50% by weight. Meets HTS 0305.62.0010 as single permitted processing (viscera removal) for high-moisture salted cod. Preferred for minimal processing purity.
Deheaded Salted Cod in Brine
Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) headless, packed in brine over 50% moisture, salted preservation. HTS 0305.62.0010 for head-removed salted/fish in brine cod. Bulk import for food service.
Basic Processed High-Moisture Salt Cod
Cod with combination heads/fins/guts removed, salted >50% moisture, no drying/smoking. Generic under HTS 0305.62.0010 for any combo of listed processings. Versatile for various global recipes.
Moist Salted Gadus ogac Whole
Whole Greenland cod (Gadus ogac) salted, moisture content by weight over 50%, unprocessed. Directly HTS 0305.62.0010 for whole salted cod species. Niche for Arctic cuisine imports.