Salted Atlantic Cod Fillets from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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