Salted Atlantic Cod in Brine from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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'