Salted Atlantic Cod Fillets from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38%
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
• 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