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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0302.89Same rate: 35%

If other species like lingcod misidentified

Statistical suffixes differentiate cusk specifically from other similar fish.

2106.90.99Lower: 13.9% vs 35%

If flavored or mixed with sauces

Food preparations with additives move to Chapter 21, away from plain fish.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label retail packs with 'keep refrigerated' and species info per FDA seafood HACCP rules

Avoid bulk packaging pitfalls that might classify as industrial rather than retail-ready