Wet Salted Cod Whole Fish from China
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.
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
• Document whole fish handling to distinguish from fillets; include photos or specs in entry
• Monitor for moisture migration in shipping; use ventilated containers to stay under 43% threshold
• Adhere to Lacey Act declarations for species and harvest origin to prevent seizures