Dried Cod Fish Heads

Dried heads from Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua), preserved by drying without salting or brining, used in soups and stews. Classified under HTS 0305.72.00.00 as fish heads that are dried, fitting Chapter 3 for edible fish offal excluding flours or pellets for human consumption.

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.

0302Lower: 10% vs 35%

If fresh or chilled

Fresh or chilled cod heads are classified in heading 0302 for fresh/chilled fish, not preserved forms.

0304Lower: 16% vs 35%

If frozen

Frozen fish heads fall under heading 0304 for frozen fish, prior to preservation by drying/salting.

0309.10Lower: 16% vs 35%

If processed into flour or meal

If ground into flour fit for human consumption, it moves to heading 0309, excluded from 0305-0308 per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify drying process documentation to distinguish from fresh/frozen heads under 0302/0303; include processing certificates

Ensure product is edible offal, not for animal feed, to avoid reclassification; label as human consumption grade

Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and country-of-origin labeling for traceability