Frozen Gutted Cusk from China
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 — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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