Frozen Cusk Steaks from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

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