Brined Pacific Cod Loins

Boneless loins from Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) in heavy brine solution, maintaining 43.5% moisture by weight. Classed under HTS 0305.62.00.70 for salted or brined cod not dried or smoked. Ideal for further processing into fish sticks or smoked products.

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.

0305.52.00.00Same rate: 35%

If skin-on and moisture 43-45%

Skin-on cod in this moisture range goes to 0305.52 subheading.

1604.19Lower: 16% vs 35%

If cooked or prepared for retail

Prepared or preserved cod (not just salted) shifts to Chapter 16.

0302.71Lower: 10% vs 35%

If fresh or chilled, not brined

Unprocessed fresh cod classified in 0302 for fresh/chilled fish.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label clearly as 'salted cod in brine' with exact moisture percentage to prevent CBP reclassification

Include fishing vessel logs and IUU (Illegal, Unreported, Unregulated) certificates for cod traceability

Watch for salt content misrepresentation; must be genuinely preserved, not just flavored