Frozen Gutted Cusk from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
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
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