Chilled Atlantic Cusk Whole from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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