Chilled Atlantic Cusk Whole from Japan
Whole Atlantic cusk (Brosme brosme) shipped chilled on ice, under HTS 0302.89.5040 for other fresh/chilled fish specified as cusk. Excludes any filleted portions or offal subheadings. Popular in Scandinavian cuisine.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use insulated containers with gel packs; document temperatures to refute any frozen claims at entry
• Check for section 609 applicability if shrimp bycatch concerns arise in cusk fisheries
• Declare exact quantity by live weight equivalent to avoid disputes on net weight