0305.62.00.25 - Having a moisture content by weight over 45 percent but not over 50 percent 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 2.8¢/kg |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 0305.62.00.25, specifically classifies cod that has been salted but not dried or smoked, and is also in brine. The key defining characteristic for this classification is its moisture content, which must be over 45 percent by weight but not exceed 50 percent. This precise moisture range is critical for distinguishing it from other salted and brined cod products.
It's important to differentiate this category from its siblings. For instance, 0305.62.00.10 covers salted and brined cod with a higher moisture content, exceeding 50 percent. Conversely, 0305.62.00.30 and 0305.62.00.45 cover cod with lower moisture content, either above 43 percent but not over 45 percent, or not over 43 percent respectively. Therefore, the 45-50 percent moisture threshold is the sole determinant for classification under 0305.62.00.25.
As this is a leaf node in the HTS, there are no further subcategories. The classification is fully determined by the nature of the product (salted or in brine cod) and its specific moisture content. Examples within this category would include cod fillets or whole cod preserved in a salt brine solution where laboratory analysis confirms the moisture level falls within the stipulated 45-50 percent range.