Fresh Chilled Whole Cusk
Whole fresh or chilled cusk (Brosme brosme), a North Atlantic deep-water fish, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304. Classified under HTS 0302.89.5040 as other fresh or chilled fish specified as cusk, not covered by headings 0302.91 to 0302.99 for edible offal. Intended for human consumption in gourmet seafood markets.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen
Frozen cusk shifts to Chapter 3 heading 0303 for frozen fish, excluding fillets, due to preservation method changing the physical state.
If processed into fillets
Cusk fillets, fresh or chilled, fall under 0304 as fish fillets, separate from whole fish in 0302.
If prepared and preserved in airtight containers
Cusk hake preparations move to 0302.71 for fish preserved in airtight containers, altering classification from fresh whole fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify catch documentation and origin certificates to comply with seafood import laws and avoid antidumping duties on certain fish species
• Maintain cold chain integrity with temperature logs below 4°C to preserve 'fresh or chilled' status and prevent reclassification as frozen (0303)
• Label with scientific name (Brosme brosme) and country of origin; watch for misclassification as general 'other fish' without cusk specification
Related Products under HTS 0302.89.50.40
Fresh Chilled Cusk with Head On
Fresh or chilled cusk fish presented whole with head on, gutted or ungutted, under HTS 0302.89.5040 for cusk specifically. Excludes fish fillets or meat of 0304 and edible offal subheadings. Commonly used in European-style seafood dishes.
Gutted Fresh Cusk Fish
Gutted whole cusk, fresh or chilled, classified precisely under HTS 0302.89.5040 as cusk among other fish excluding fillets of 0304. This deep-sea whitefish is prized for its firm texture in chowders and steaks. Meets chapter notes by not being flours, meals, or pellets.
Chilled Atlantic Cusk Whole
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.
Iced Fresh Cusk for Retail
Fresh cusk packed on ice for retail sale, whole and chilled, precisely HTS 0302.89.5040. Distinguishes from frozen (0303) and ensures compliance with excluding fillets/offal. Ideal for fishmongers.