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.

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.

0305.59.00.01Same rate: 35%

If same processing on haddock

Haddock (non-cod) headed/gutted salted uses 0305.59 other fish.

1604.19Lower: 16% vs 35%

If pickled or vinegar-preserved

Vinegar or pickle addition makes it Chapter 16 preserved fish.

0309.10Lower: 16% vs 35%

If pelleted from this cod per chapter note

Agglomerated into pellets goes to 0309 flours/meals/pellets.

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Import Tips & Compliance

List all removals explicitly (heads + viscera) to match statistical note criteria

Insure against spoilage with temperature loggers in transit

Align with EU export certs if sourcing from Iceland/Norway

Related Products 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.