Wet Salted Cod Whole Fish from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• 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