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U.S. imports of cod, salted or in brine, not dried or smoked (HS 030562) totaled $399K in May 2026, traded with 1 country.
Cod, Salted or in Brine, Not Dried or Smoked imports of $399K in May 2026 ran 159% above the year-to-date monthly average of $154K.
Last updated: May 2026 dataSalt cod and cod in brine — preserved by salting or immersion in brine but not further dried or smoked — occupy a commercially distinct niche from stockfish and klippfish, and the US schedule reflects this by splitting the heading between standard salted cod (0305620000) and high-moisture cod with moisture content exceeding 50% (0305620050). Canada is the dominant supplier, with South Korea also a notable source. USDA FSIS admissibility requirements apply, and the moisture threshold between the two tariff lines is a frequent classification issue: importers should obtain moisture analysis to determine which line applies before entry. Salt cod has deep culinary traditions in Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Latin American markets, making it a specialty import with consistent demand.
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The US schedule distinguishes cod with moisture content greater than 50% (0305620050) from other salted or brined cod (0305620000). Importers should commission laboratory moisture testing on representative samples prior to entry. CBP may request this documentation, and misclassification between the two lines can result in liquidation adjustments. Consult a licensed customs broker for guidance on sampling protocols.
The key distinction is whether the product has been dried as well as salted. Traditional bacalao that has been substantially dehydrated (stockfish or klippfish style) classifies under the dried-fish headings (0305.53 or 0305.59), while product that is salted or brined but retains high moisture belongs here under 0305.62. Processing records and moisture content are the determining factors.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $399K | -- | -$399K |
| CAYMAN ISLANDS | -- | $16K | +$16K |
| BRAZIL | -- | $15K | +$15K |
| BARBADOS | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0305620050 | COD MOISTUR GT 50%, SALTD NT DRD/SMKD; BRINE NESOI | $0 | -- | -- |
COD MOISTUR GT 50%, SALTD NT DRD/SMKD; BRINE NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0305620000 | COD, SALTED BUT NOT DRIED OR SMOKED; IN BRINE | $30K |
COD, SALTED BUT NOT DRIED OR SMOKED; IN BRINE
5.3K kg
SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030617
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC, DANUBE SALMON FILLET FRESH/CHLL
HS 030441
CRABS, INCLUDING IN SHELL, FROZEN
HS 030614
ATLANTIC SALMON AND DANUBE SALMON FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 030214
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC AND DANUBE SALMON FILLETS FROZEN
HS 030481
FISH FILLETS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030489
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | -- | $16K | +$16K |
| Pennsylvania | -- | $15K | +$15K |
| Puerto Rico | -- | -- | -- |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | -- | $16K | +$16K |
| MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FL | -- | $15K | +$15K |
| SAN JUAN, PR | -- | -- | -- |