Salted Atlantic Cod Fillets

Fresh Atlantic cod fillets preserved solely in salt without drying or smoking, maintaining their natural moisture content. Classified under HTS 0305.69.60.01 as 'other' salted fish not dried or smoked, distinct from dried products in 0305.41 or smoked in 0305.51. Ideal for traditional culinary uses where brining enhances flavor.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China0.5%+35.0%35.5%
🇲🇽Mexico0.5%+10.0%10.5%
🇨🇦Canada0.5%+10.0%10.5%
🇩🇪Germany0.5%+10.0%10.5%
🇯🇵Japan0.5%+10.0%10.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

0305.41.00.00Higher: 40% vs 35.5%

If partially dried during salting

Dried salted fish moves to 0305.41, as chapter notes distinguish drying from pure salting.

0305.51.00.00Lower: 35% vs 35.5%

If smoked after salting

Smoked fish, even if previously salted, falls under heading 0305.5 per hierarchy.

1604.19Lower: 16% vs 35.5%

If further processed into fillets for retail

Prepared or preserved fish beyond simple salting enters Chapter 16.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify salinity levels and absence of drying via lab testing to confirm HTS 0305.69.60.01 classification over 0305.41

Include certificates of origin and FDA prior notice for seafood imports to avoid holds at customs

Watch for misclassification as 'in brine' if excess liquid is present, potentially shifting to statistical suffixes