Brined Cod Skinless Fillets from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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