Brined Cod Skinless Fillets

Skinless fillets of Gadus morhua cod preserved in heavy brine with 48% moisture by weight, meeting HTS 0305.62.0060 criteria for salted/not dried cod. Popular in European markets for rehydration before cooking. Excludes any smoking process.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0304.62.00Same rate: 35%

If imported frozen without salting

Frozen plain cod fillets classify under frozen fish headings, not brined/salted.

0305.64Lower: 10.5% vs 35%

If Alaska pollack instead of cod

Similar salted fish but different species moves to pollack-specific subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use third-party moisture testing; CBP frequently challenges moisture claims on salted fish entries

Provide brine composition analysis to rule out prohibited substances under FDA regs

Separate from shrimp shipments to avoid Section 609 cross-contamination issues

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