Fish (NESOI), Salted or in Brine (Not Dried or Smoked)

The US schedule carves out separate 10-digit lines for pollock and haddock/cusk based on two variables: whether the fish is whole or further processed, and container format. Pollock whole or processed in brine falls under 0305691022, while pollock in other formats is covered by 0305691042. Haddock and cusk follow a parallel structure (0305691029 and 0305691049). Correct classification requires knowing both the species and the degree of processing at export.

Both the Faroe Islands and Iceland have large-scale North Atlantic fisheries for groundfish and pelagic species — particularly mackerel and various gadoids — and well-developed salting and brining industries. Their product often enters the US market in bulk formats for further processing or redistribution, which is why they appear alongside Canada and China as consistent sources under this broad heading.