Frozen Head-Off Cusk from Canada
Frozen cusk with heads removed post-catch, dressed for cleanliness while remaining whole-body fish. Under HTS 0303.89.00.10 as other frozen cusk, not 0304 due to no meat separation. Common in value-added seafood supply.
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
• Label as 'headed and gutted cusk' precisely; ambiguity leads to 0304 scrutiny
• Comply with NOAA catch quotas if from US waters; declare EEZ origin
• Test for antibiotics if from certain regions; pitfall in global sourcing