Gutted Fresh Cusk Fish from Japan
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 — 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
• 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