Whole Brined Cod over 50% Moisture from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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