Descaled Salted Gadus Macrocephalus
Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) with scales removed only, salted to 49% moisture content. HTS 0305.62.0025 applies to this single-process salted cod preparation.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If combined with other minimal processing
Scale removal plus any other listed process shifts category.
If smoked lightly after salting
Any smoking moves to smoked fish headings regardless of moisture.
If alive or fresh in salt solution
Live/fresh fish in solutions classify as unprepared.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide scale-removal photos in support documentation
• Test multiple samples for uniform moisture across shipment
• File prior notice with FDA for salted fish imports
Related Products under HTS 0305.62.00.25
Whole Salted Atlantic Cod
Whole Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) preserved in salt with a moisture content of 45-50% by weight, not dried or smoked. This falls under HTS 0305.62.0025 as salted cod that is whole or minimally processed, meeting the specific moisture criteria for salted fish in brine.
Headless Salted Pacific Cod
Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) with heads removed, salted in brine at 46-49% moisture content. Classified under HTS 0305.62.0025 for cod processed only by head removal, within the specified moisture range for salted fish.
Gutted Salted Greenland Cod
Greenland cod (Gadus ogac) with viscera removed, preserved by salting to 47% moisture. This product matches HTS 0305.62.0025 as minimally processed salted cod in the 45-50% moisture bracket.
Scaleless Whole Salted Cod
Whole Atlantic cod scaled and salted with 48% moisture content by weight. Fits HTS 0305.62.0025 for cod processed by scale removal only, salted but not dried or smoked.
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.
Head-Off Finless Salted Cod
Pacific cod processed by removal of heads and fins, salted at 46% moisture content. Although multiple processes, primarily classified under HTS 0305.62.0025 when within moisture specs for minimally processed salted cod.