Salted Atlantic Cod Fillets from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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