Frozen Gutted Cusk from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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