IQF Frozen Cusk Portions from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide IQF certification and glazing details (if any) under 15% weight limit for frozen fish
• Register with FDA's seafood import monitoring for traceability back to vessel
• Separate cusk shipments from shrimp to sidestep section 609 documentation requirements