Backboned-Out Salted Atlantic Cod

Atlantic cod with vertebral column removed, salted to 49.5% moisture, no other processing. This is classified under HTS 0305.62.0025 for specifically listed minimal processing on cod with controlled moisture.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0305.62.00Same rate: 35%

If heads or viscera also removed

Multiple processing steps relegate to the catch-all processed cod subheading.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If further dried into low-moisture product

Highly dried fish/seafood may enter vegetable provisions if pelletized.

1604.11.20Higher: 41% vs 35%

If canned after salting

Canned prepared cod shifts to Chapter 16 preserved fish.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Retain supplier processing logs showing only vertebral removal

Use ventilated containers to prevent unintended drying in transit

Cross-check against country-specific quotas for cod products