Chilled Skin-On Cusk Fillets from China
Skin-on fillets from fresh cusk, chilled for preservation, vacuum-packed for wholesale. Classified in HTS 0304.59.00.70 as other fresh/chilled cusk fish meat, regardless of skin presence. Favored by chefs for crispy skin preparations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Specify skin-on vs skin-off in invoices to prevent disputes over value declaration
• Use insulated packaging with temperature loggers; CBP often inspects for proper chilling
• Avoid bulk packing without liners; contamination risks lead to rejections