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.

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.

0302.72Lower: 10% vs 35%

If fresh whole, unsalted

Fresh whole cod is under fresh/chilled fish, not preserved by salting.

1604.11.20Higher: 41% vs 35%

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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