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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If steaks are boneless and skinless
Minimal bone/skin fillets qualify as 0304 fish meat, differing from bone-in steaks in 0303.
If portions exceed certain size or include head/guts
Roughed portions with offal elements shift within 0303 but out of clean 'other fish'.
If dehydrated or freeze-dried whole
Dehydrated vegetables/fish analogs fall under Chapter 7 for dried products, not Chapter 3 frozen.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document cut style (steaks vs fillets) with photos or processing certs to defend against 0304 reclassification
• Comply with HACCP plans for frozen fish; test for parasites common in gadoid fish like cusk
• Label country of origin and catch method clearly; pitfall is vague 'whitefish' descriptions triggering audits
Related Products under HTS 0303.89.00.10
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.
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.
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.