Brined Pacific Cod Loins from China
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.
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
• 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