Headless Salted Pacific Cod from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.0325%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)
Import Tips
• Label packages clearly with processing details (e.g
• 'headless only') and moisture analysis to support 0305.62.0010 classification
• Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure HACCP plans cover salinity and moisture controls during transit
• Avoid drying during storage/shipping as it could drop moisture below 50%, reclassifying to 0305.51