Fresh Chilled Cusk Fillets from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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