Headless Salted Pacific Cod from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
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
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