Salted Atlantic Cod in Brine from Canada
Freshly harvested Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) preserved in a heavy brine solution with moisture content exceeding 50% by weight, maintaining its natural texture for culinary use. Classified under HTS 0305.62.0050 as salted cod in brine, not dried or smoked, distinct from lower-moisture salted products.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify moisture content via lab testing to confirm over 50% for this subheading; under 50% shifts to other cod categories
• Obtain FDA prior notice and comply with HACCP plans for seafood imports to prevent detention
• Include species certification (Gadus morhua) in documentation to avoid reclassification as 'other fish'