Brined Pacific Cod Loins

Boneless loins from Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) soaked in brine, retaining over 50% moisture by weight for optimal freshness in restaurants and markets. Fits HTS 0305.62.0050 as 'other' salted cod in brine, excluding offal or smoked varieties.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0305.61Lower: 10% vs 35%

If partially dried to under 50% moisture

Dried or partially dehydrated salted cod moves to 0305.61, differentiating by water content.

1604.19Lower: 16% vs 35%

If Cooked preparations of cod shift to prepared/preserved fish in Chapter 16.

0305.59.00.01Same rate: 35%

If headed and gutted but not specifically loins

Other forms of non-cod fish in brine use broader headings if not matching cod specs.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label with exact species and moisture analysis to prevent CBP challenges during examination

Ensure cold chain integrity in transit; temperature logs required for perishable salted fish

Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'pickled' which could trigger food additive reviews

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