Frozen Cusk Fillets from Japan
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.
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
• 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