Salted Cod Bellies from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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