Whole Salted Atlantic Cod from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
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Import Tips
• Verify moisture content exceeds 50% via lab testing and include certification in documentation to confirm classification under 0305.62.0010
• Provide species documentation confirming Gadus morhua, ogac, or macrocephalus to avoid reclassification
• Check for Section 609 compliance if any shrimp contamination risk exists in processing; declare accurately to prevent holds