Fresh Chilled Cusk Fillets
Skinless, boneless fillets from cusk (Brosme brosme), fresh or chilled, sourced from North Atlantic waters. Classified under HTS 0304.59.00.70 as fresh or chilled fillets of cusk, a cold-water fish not specified elsewhere in heading 0304. Ideal for gourmet seafood dishes requiring high-quality, minimally processed fish meat.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from warm-water species
Cusk is a cold-water fish; fillets from other unspecified fresh/chilled species fall under the broader 0304.89 basket.
If whole or in simple dressed form
Whole fresh/chilled cusk (HKE) is classified under 0303; only processed fillets move to Chapter 03 heading 0304.
If rock lobster fillets
Heading 0304.61 specifically covers rock lobster; cusk defaults to 'other' subheading 0304.59.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fish species identification via scientific name (Brosme brosme) on commercial invoices to avoid misclassification
• Maintain cold chain documentation proving temperature below 0°C but above freezing for 'chilled' status
• Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure no prohibited additives; watch for common pitfall of undeclared glazing weight
Related Products under HTS 0304.59.00.70
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.
Fresh Cusk Fish Meat Blocks
Blocks of skinless cusk meat, fresh or chilled, portioned for further processing into steaks. HTS 0304.59.00.70 applies to this 'other fish meat' form of cusk, excluding minced or whole fish. Used by processors for value-added products like fish sticks.
Chilled Skin-On Cusk Fillets
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.
Fresh Chilled Norwegian Cusk Portions
Pre-cut portions of fresh cusk fillets, chilled and labeled for sushi-grade use. HTS 0304.59.00.70 covers these as other cusk fish meat, fresh/chilled from Norwegian fisheries. High in omega-3s, suitable for raw consumption.