Salted Gadus Ogac in Wet Brine from Germany
Gadus ogac, a cold-water cod species, salted and stored in wet brine with moisture over 50% by weight, ideal for traditional Nordic dishes. HTS 0305.62.0050 covers this as 'other' cod not dried or smoked, emphasizing high hydration state.
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
• Provide harvest origin docs; Arctic species like Gadus ogac may face additional traceability rules
• Test for histamine levels pre-shipment, as brined fish prone to scombroid issues
• Declare net weight excluding brine to accurately compute duties