Salted Cod Bellies
Cod (Gadus morhua) belly flaps salted in brine, retaining moisture content ≤43% by weight, neither dried nor smoked. Fits HTS 0305.62.0080 as other cod parts beyond standard fillets. Popular in gourmet applications like cured fish platters.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If bellies deemed edible offal
Borderline offal from cod in brine may classify separately from meat.
If fresh cod bellies
Unpreserved fresh trimmings stay in fresh/chilled fish headings.
If skins separated and salted
Salted fish skins alone move to Chapter 05 for animal products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Differentiate bellies from offal in docs; they are muscle trims, not waste
• Use calibrated scales for moisture verification; slight overages risk higher duties
• Comply with EU/US seafood safety standards for histamine in high-moisture salted products
Related Products under HTS 0305.62.00.80
Salted Atlantic Cod Fillets
Freshly harvested Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) fillets preserved in salt or brine without drying or smoking, featuring a moisture content not exceeding 43% by weight. This product falls under HTS 0305.62.0080 as salted cod that retains high moisture levels for culinary uses like bacalhau preparation. It excludes any drying or smoking processes to maintain its brined texture.
Brined Pacific Cod Loins
Boneless loins from Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) packed in brine with moisture content by weight not over 43%, neither dried nor smoked. Classified under HTS 0305.62.0080 for its preservation method specific to cod species in wet salt state. Ideal for further processing into fish cakes or stews.
Salted Greenland Cod Blocks
Skin-on blocks of Greenland cod (Gadus ogac) preserved in heavy brine, maintaining moisture content ≤43% by weight, without drying or smoking. This fits HTS 0305.62.0080 as 'other' salted cod products beyond fillets. Commonly used in traditional Scandinavian or Portuguese recipes.
Wet Salted Cod Whole Fish
Ungutted whole Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) treated with wet salting or brine, moisture content by weight ≤43%, not dried or smoked. Under HTS 0305.62.0080 as other salted cod forms suitable for ethnic markets. Preserves freshness for traditional desalting and cooking.
Brined Cod Skin-On Fillets
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.
Heavy Brined Cod Collars
Cod collars (shoulder cuts from Gadus ogac) in heavy brine solution, moisture by weight not exceeding 43%, unsalted equivalent absent. HTS 0305.62.0080 covers these other salted cod cuts for Asian markets. Unsuitable for direct consumption without desalting.