Whole Salted Atlantic Cod
Whole Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) preserved by salting in brine without drying or smoking, with moisture content not exceeding 43% by weight. This falls under HTS 0305.62.0045 as salted cod that is whole or minimally processed by removal of heads, fins, viscera, scales, or vertebral columns. It is not further processed, ensuring classification in this subheading for low-moisture salted fish.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If moisture content exceeds 43% by weight
Higher moisture salted cod shifts to the subheading for moisture over 43%, still within salted cod but different statistical breakouts.
If not Gadus species cod, e.g., Pacific pollock
Only Gadus morhua, ogac, or macrocephalus qualify as cod here; other fish species like Alaska pollock fall under general salted fish headings.
If dried rather than solely salted
Drying process removes it from salted/brine category into dried fish headings, regardless of moisture level.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify moisture content via lab testing to confirm ≤43% and avoid reclassification to higher moisture subheadings
• Ensure country of origin documentation complies with section 609 if applicable to processing
• Label clearly as 'salted cod' to meet FDA seafood HACCP requirements
Related Products under HTS 0305.62.00.45
Headless Salted Pacific Cod
Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) with heads removed, salted in brine, moisture content ≤43% by weight, not dried or smoked. Classified under HTS 0305.62.0045 due to specific processing by head removal and low moisture in the cod category. Ideal for further processing into fillets.
Gutted Salted Greenland Cod
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.
Scaled Whole Salted Atlantic Cod
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.
Head and Gut Removed Salted Pacific Cod
Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) processed by removing heads and viscera, then salted, moisture ≤43% by weight. Classified in HTS 0305.62.0045 for combination removal allowed under cod specifications, excluding drying/smoking. Used in Asian dried fish precursors.
Finned and Scaled Salted Cod (Gadus morhua)
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.