Gutted Salted Greenland Cod (Gadus ogac)
Greenland cod (Gadus ogac) with viscera removed, preserved in heavy brine to maintain 43.8% moisture by weight, not further processed, dried, or smoked. Meets HTS 0305.62.0030 criteria for salted cod limited to basic processing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not Gadus species (e.g., Alaska pollock)
Other salted fish species fall under 0305.69, while cod is specifically 0305.62.
If scales also removed beyond viscera
Scale removal counts as additional permitted processing but combined extras may trigger .0045.
If cooked or otherwise prepared beyond salting
Prepared or preserved fish beyond simple salting/brining moves to Chapter 16 prepared foods.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include commercial invoice detailing moisture percentage and permitted processing steps
• Ensure chain of custody docs from catch to preserve 'not otherwise processed' status
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