Chilled Cusk Loins

Premium loins cut from cusk fish, fresh or chilled without skin or bones, packed in trays for retail. Falls under HTS 0304.59.00.70 as 'other fish meat' of cusk, distinct from steaks or minced forms. Popular in European markets for its firm texture in pan-searing recipes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0304.59.00Same rate: 35%

If frozen instead of chilled

Frozen cusk fillets shift to 0304.59.40; temperature state determines fresh/chilled vs frozen headings.

1604.19.41Higher: 45% vs 35%

If cooked or smoked

Prepared/preserved cusk (e.g., smoked fillets) moves to Chapter 16; 0304 covers only fresh/chilled raw meat.

0302.79Lower: 10% vs 35%

If fresh whole gutted

Fresh/chilled cusk in gutted/dressed form (not fillets) stays in 0302; filleting triggers 0304 classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label with country of catch (e.g

Norway, Iceland) and harvest date to comply with traceability rules

Avoid reclassifying as 'frozen' if any ice glaze exceeds permitted levels; declare net weight accurately

Check for EU export health certificates if transshipping through Europe; pitfall is missing catch certificates