0305.62.00.45 - Having a moisture content by weight not over 43 percent

This HTS classification, 0305.62.00.45, specifically covers cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus) that has been salted but not dried or smoked, and is not in brine. The key defining characteristic for this subcategory is that the product exhibits a moisture content by weight not exceeding 43 percent. This includes cod that has undergone salting as the primary preservation method, with minimal water content remaining.

This category is distinct from its sibling categories based on precise moisture content thresholds. For instance, 0305.62.00.10 covers cod with over 50 percent moisture, while 0305.62.00.25 applies to products with moisture between 45 and 50 percent. Similarly, 0305.62.00.30 is for cod with moisture between 43 and 45 percent. Therefore, 0305.62.00.45 represents the driest form of salted cod within this grouping, indicating a more thorough drying process after salting.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification at this level is determined solely by the type of fish (cod), the processing method (salted, not dried or smoked, and not in brine), and the specific moisture content range. Importers and exporters should ensure accurate moisture content analysis to correctly classify their salted cod products.