Gutted Salted Greenland Cod from China
Greenland cod (Gadus ogac) with viscera removed, preserved in salt brine, moisture not over 43%. Meets HTS 0305.62.0045 as processed cod (viscera removal qualifies as permitted minimal processing) that is salted but not dried or smoked. Commonly used in traditional Nordic cuisine.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Document exact processing steps to prove no drying occurred, preventing misclassification
• Comply with US Customs valuation rules for brine as a processing aid
• Inspect for proper salting to avoid spoilage claims at entry