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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If multiple processes like heads and fins removed
Any combination of listed processes beyond one moves to 'otherwise processed'.
If moisture content outside 45-50% range
Different moisture levels for salted cod have separate statistical suffixes.
If sold frozen in brine
Frozen brined fish remains in fresh/frozen Chapter 03 headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test moisture immediately upon arrival to support classification claims
• Declare exact processing (e.g
• 'scaled whole') to CBP for smooth entry
• Avoid over-salting which could dry product into lower moisture HTS
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