Frozen Head-Off Cusk from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
• 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