Finned and Scaled Salted Cod (Gadus morhua) from Germany
Atlantic cod with fins and scales removed, brined and salted, ≤43% moisture. HTS 0305.62.0045 applies as permitted combination processing for whole-ish cod forms, not further altered by drying or smoking. Essential for baccalà production.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use independent lab reports for moisture and species verification (DNA testing if disputed)
• Declare accurately to avoid anti-dumping duties on certain cod origins
• Monitor for IUU fishing certifications