Salted Cod Bellies from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
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
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