Whole Brined Cod over 50% Moisture from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Measure total moisture including brine absorption in lab reports for threshold proof
• Use food-grade brine and declare salinity percentage on labels
• Prepare for CBP moisture sampling at ports like Boston or Seattle