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
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%
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