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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If partially dried to under 50% moisture
Dried or partially dehydrated salted cod moves to 0305.61, differentiating by water content.
If Cooked preparations of cod shift to prepared/preserved fish in Chapter 16.
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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