Frozen Whole Cusk
IQF frozen whole cusk fish, gutted and headed but intact, sourced from sustainable North Atlantic fisheries. Fits HTS 0303.89.00.10 as frozen other fish (cusk), explicitly excluding fillets or processed meat of 0304. Used in ethnic cuisines and commercial processing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from farmed aquaculture sources
Aquacultured cusk would classify under 0303.79 for farmed fish, distinct from wild-caught in 0303.89.
If dried, salted, or smoked
Lox-style or preserved whole fish moves to heading 0305, outside fresh/frozen scope of 0303.
If ground into flour, meal, or pellets fit for human consumption
Per Chapter Note, processed into edible pellets excludes 0303-0308, going to 0309 instead.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use scientific nomenclature on invoices and labels to confirm cusk species and avoid reclassification to generic 0303.89
• Ensure blast-frozen within hours of catch; inspect for histamine levels per FDA guidelines during customs
• For bulk imports, segregate from shrimp to prevent section 609 cross-contamination issues noted in Chapter 3
Related Products under HTS 0303.89.00.10
Frozen Cusk Fillets
Frozen whole fillets of cusk (Brosme brosme), a cold-water fish from the North Atlantic, excluding any meat processed beyond filleting. Classified under HTS 0303.89.00.10 as frozen cusk, not fish fillets of heading 0304 which requires specific processing. Ideal for seafood markets and restaurants seeking premium whitefish.
Frozen Cusk Steaks
Frozen cross-section steaks cut from whole cusk, retaining skin and bone, not separated into fillets. HTS 0303.89.00.10 applies to frozen cusk excluding 0304's fillet definition. Popular for grilling or baking in retail seafood sections.
IQF Frozen Cusk Portions
Individually quick frozen (IQF) uniform portions of cusk, skin-on and bone-in, for portion control in foodservice. Classified in HTS 0303.89.00.10 as frozen whole/other cusk, distinct from 0304 fillets by processing state. High-quality for premium menus.
Frozen Gutted Cusk
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.
Frozen Head-Off Cusk
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.