Fresh Cusk Fillets from Germany

Fresh fillets from cusk (Brosme brosme), a cold-water fish from the North Atlantic, skinned and deboned for immediate use. Classified under HTS 0304.49.0125 as fresh or chilled fillets of cusk, excluding mincing, and not in pellet form per chapter notes.

Duty Rate — Germany → 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

Verify fish species identification with scientific name (Brosme brosme) via documentation to confirm HTS classification

Maintain cold chain with temperature logs below 4°C for fresh/chilled status; avoid freezing to prevent reclassification

Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and prior notice requirements; watch for section 609 restrictions if shrimp-related contamination suspected