Whole Salted Atlantic Cod from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify moisture content via lab testing (45-50% by weight) with certificates to avoid reclassification
• Provide documentation confirming Gadus species and minimal processing to meet HTS criteria
• Check for section 609 compliance if sourced from regions with shrimp bycatch risks