Viscera and Fin Removed Salted Cod from China
Salted cod (Gadus spp.) with viscera and fins removed, brined to 44% moisture content by weight, suitable for traditional stockfish preparation but not dried. Covered by HTS 0305.62.0030 for basic processed salted cod.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use HTS statistical annotations precisely for .0030 to match entry summary
• Partner with accredited labs for moisture assays compliant with AOAC methods
• Watch for CBP holds if processing descriptions imply drying/smoking