Salted Atlantic Cod Fillets
Skin-on fillets from Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) preserved in brine with a moisture content of 44% by weight. This product is salted but not dried or smoked, fitting HTS 0305.62.00.70 as it specifies cod with moisture between 43-45%. It is typically used in gourmet seafood dishes after light rinsing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If moisture content under 43%
Lower moisture levels classify as salted and dried cod under 0305.61.
If moisture content over 45%
Higher moisture pushes it to the next moisture bracket in 0305.63.
If frozen rather than salted/brined
Frozen cod fillets fall under Chapter 03 frozen fish headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Conduct precise moisture content testing using AOAC methods to confirm 43-45% range; deviations shift to adjacent subheadings
• Provide certificates of origin and sustainability docs for cod to avoid antidumping duties on certain origins
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as 'dried' if moisture exceeds 45%, which moves to 0305.51
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