IQF Frozen Cusk Portions
IQF frozen cusk portions, skin-on and bone-in, are classified under tariff item 0303.89.00 as 'Other' frozen fish. These portions are not fillets or separated fish meat of heading 03.04, and they are presented in uniform pieces for foodservice portion control.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the portions are skinless or boneless
Frozen fish meat without skin or bones is classified under heading 03.04.
If the portions are coated or cooked
Prepared or preserved fish falls under Chapter 16.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the portions are skin-on and bone-in; if skinless or boneless, they may be classified as fish meat under heading 03.04
• Ensure the IQF process does not add any coating or batter, which would move the product to Chapter 16
• Document the species as cusk (Brosme brosme) to support the classification
Related Products under Tariff item 0303.89.00
Frozen Alewife Shad
Block-frozen whole alewife shad, used for bait and processing, is classified under tariff item 0303.89.00 as 'Other' frozen fish. This product is not a fillet or fish meat of heading 03.04, and it is presented whole, excluding edible offal subheadings.
Frozen American Shad Whole
Whole frozen American shad, presented ungutted for preservation, is classified under tariff item 0303.89.00 as 'Other' frozen fish. This product excludes fillets and meat of heading 03.04, and it is not edible offal.
Frozen Anchovies
Whole frozen anchovies (Engraulis spp.), excluding fillets, intended for human consumption. These small fish are not specifically named in other subheadings of heading 03.03, so they fall under the 'other' tariff item.
Frozen Argentine Sea Smelt
Frozen whole Argentine sea smelts (Hypomesus japonicus), caught in Pacific waters, excluding fillets or meat of heading 03.04. These are typically sold ungutted and are classified as 'other' frozen fish.
Frozen Atlantic Cod
Whole frozen Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) weighing under 7 kg each, presented without fillets or other processing. This product falls under tariff item 0303.89.00 as 'other' frozen fish, as it does not meet the specific subheading criteria for cod under 0303.85.
Frozen Atlantic Mackerel
Whole frozen Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus), excluding fillets and meat, suitable for human consumption. This species is not listed in the more specific subheadings of heading 03.03, so it is classified as 'other' frozen fish.