Gutted Fresh Cusk Fish from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include commercial invoice detailing gutting process and weight to support valuation and prevent undervaluation claims
• Ensure no additives or binders present, per chapter notes on pellets, to maintain fresh fish classification
• Register with NOAA for seafood traceability if from regulated fisheries to avoid import bans