Salted Cod Prime Cuts from China
Premium cuts from Gadus macrocephalus cod, salted and brined to achieve 45.5-49.5% moisture, precisely under HTS 0305.62.0060 for other salted cod. These are hand-trimmed for quality, used in gourmet preparations. No drying or cooking involved.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document trimming process to confirm 'fillet-like' status vs whole fish for accurate breakouts
• Monitor salt levels for country-of-origin marking; excessive salt may trigger food safety holds
• Batch-test moisture upon arrival; small exceedances often lead to duty refunds or protests