Brined Cod Skin-On Fillets from China
Skin-on fillets of Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) in brine with controlled moisture not over 43% by weight, avoiding drying or smoking processes. HTS 0305.62.0080 applies to these 'other' salted cod items valued for their texture in soups. Excludes any cooking or further preparation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Specify skin-on status and brine type in invoices to support classification as non-dried
• Test for moisture immediately upon arrival; customs may sample to confirm ≤43% limit
• Ensure no additives like sugar that could classify as preserved under Chapter 16