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.

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.

0305.61Lower: 10% vs 35%

If moisture content under 43%

Lower moisture levels classify as salted and dried cod under 0305.61.

0305.63Lower: 10% vs 35%

If moisture content over 45%

Higher moisture pushes it to the next moisture bracket in 0305.63.

0304.84.00.00Same rate: 35%

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