Salted Haddock Bellies in Brine

Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) belly flaps salted and stored in brine drums, not smoked or dried. Under HTS 0305.69.10 as non-offal salted haddock, distinct from fillets.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0305.31.01.00Same rate: 35%

If sturgeon instead

Sturgeon has its own salted heading; species drives specific 0305 subheadings.

0302.72Lower: 10% vs 35%

If fresh bellies

Unpreserved fresh haddock parts remain in fresh/chilled headings.

1604.11.20Higher: 41% vs 35%

If canned after brining

Canning adds preparation, moving to Chapter 16 prepared/preserved fish.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Differentiate bellies from 'edible offal' with clear processing descriptions

Monitor salt content to stay under drying limits (typically >20% moisture loss)

Pair with anti-dumping filings if from certain origins like Norway