Wet Salted Cod Whole Fish
Whole Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) wet-salted in brine barrels, holding steady 46-50% moisture content, classifiable at HTS 0305.62.0060. Intended for ethnic markets requiring traditional salting methods. Remains uncooked and undried.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh whole, unsalted
Fresh whole cod is under fresh/chilled fish, not preserved by salting.
If smoked after salting
Smoking process moves to prepared/smoked fish in Chapter 16.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use wooden barrels compliant with phytosanitary standards; plastic liners prevent wood import issues
• Quantify brine volume separately in entries to calculate correct dutiable value
• Inspect for parasites pre-shipment; US rejects common in whole salted fish
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