Frozen Cusk Fillets
Frozen whole fillets of cusk (Brosme brosme), a cold-water fish from the North Atlantic, excluding any meat processed beyond filleting. Classified under HTS 0303.89.00.10 as frozen cusk, not fish fillets of heading 0304 which requires specific processing. Ideal for seafood markets and restaurants seeking premium whitefish.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into skinless, boneless fillets
Advanced filleting and meat separation moves to heading 0304 as 'other fish fillets', excluding heading 0303 whole fish.
If including edible offal like livers or roe
Products with edible offal fall under 0303.91, separate from clean whole fish in 0303.89.
If cooked, canned, or otherwise prepared
Prepared or preserved cusk shifts to Chapter 16, not fresh/frozen whole fish of Chapter 3.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification with scientific name (Brosme brosme) via FDA prior notice and import alerts for accurate HTS 0303.89.00.10 classification
• Maintain -18°C or colder throughout supply chain; provide bill of lading and temperature logs to avoid spoilage claims
• Obtain Lacey Act declarations for wild-caught cusk to prevent seizures; common pitfall is incomplete harvest documentation
Related Products under HTS 0303.89.00.10
Frozen Whole Cusk
IQF frozen whole cusk fish, gutted and headed but intact, sourced from sustainable North Atlantic fisheries. Fits HTS 0303.89.00.10 as frozen other fish (cusk), explicitly excluding fillets or processed meat of 0304. Used in ethnic cuisines and commercial processing.
Frozen Cusk Steaks
Frozen cross-section steaks cut from whole cusk, retaining skin and bone, not separated into fillets. HTS 0303.89.00.10 applies to frozen cusk excluding 0304's fillet definition. Popular for grilling or baking in retail seafood sections.
IQF Frozen Cusk Portions
Individually quick frozen (IQF) uniform portions of cusk, skin-on and bone-in, for portion control in foodservice. Classified in HTS 0303.89.00.10 as frozen whole/other cusk, distinct from 0304 fillets by processing state. High-quality for premium menus.
Frozen Gutted Cusk
Frozen cusk fish, eviscerated (guts removed) but head-on, tail-on for maximum yield in processing plants. HTS 0303.89.00.10 covers this frozen cusk form, excluding advanced filleting of 0304. Suited for secondary filleting in the US.
Frozen Head-Off Cusk
Frozen cusk with heads removed post-catch, dressed for cleanliness while remaining whole-body fish. Under HTS 0303.89.00.10 as other frozen cusk, not 0304 due to no meat separation. Common in value-added seafood supply.