Brined Cod Skinless Fillets from Germany
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.
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
• 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