Scaled Whole Salted Atlantic Cod from Canada
Whole Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) with scales removed, salted in brine with ≤43% moisture, no drying or smoking. Fits HTS 0305.62.0045 precisely as scale removal is explicitly allowed minimal processing for cod. Popular in Mediterranean stockfish preparation.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Include photos or affidavits of processing to verify scales-only removal
• Ensure salt content labeling for FDA nutritional compliance
• Avoid over-salting to prevent duty disputes on preservation method