Fresh or Chilled Cod, Haddock, Pollock, Hake & Related Gadoid Fillets

Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) has its own dedicated line at 0304440010, while cod of other species — such as Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) — fall under 0304440015. The distinction matters because Atlantic and Pacific cod are different species with different harvest origins, and CBP may request species verification documentation, particularly for product from mixed-origin processing facilities.

Yes — Atlantic cod and haddock from the North Atlantic are subject to catch documentation schemes under regional fisheries management organizations such as NAFO and NEAFC. Importers sourcing from Iceland, Canada, or Norway should obtain catch certificates or equivalent traceability documents, as FDA and CBP may request them to verify legal harvest, and some retail buyers require chain-of-custody documentation as a condition of purchase.