Frozen Gutted Cusk from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Include processing manifest showing gutting only, no filleting, to confirm 0303 scope
• Monitor for heavy metal contaminants typical in demersal fish like cusk per FDA import refs
• Use ventilated master cartons to prevent thaw; common issue is condensation damage