Frozen Cusk Fillets
Frozen fillets of cusk (Brosme brosme), a cold-water fish from the North Atlantic, skinned and boneless for easy preparation. Classified under HTS 0304.89.50.60 as frozen fillets of other fish, specifically cusk, excluding major species like salmon or tuna. These are typically used in gourmet seafood dishes and meet the chapter's definition for fish fillets not in pellets or flours.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh or chilled, not frozen
Fresh or chilled cusk fillets fall under heading 0303 for fresh/chilled fish fillets, as headings 0305-0308 exclude fresh forms.
If from Patagonian toothfish or excluding cusk-specific subheading
Other frozen fish fillets like toothfish use 0304.81; cusk is specifically carved out in 0304.89.50.60 for statistical purposes.
If cooked, smoked, or otherwise prepared
Prepared or preserved cusk fillets move to Chapter 16 for cooked fish, no longer qualifying as raw frozen fillets under Chapter 3.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification with scientific name (Brosme brosme) via documentation to confirm cusk classification and comply with HTS 0304.89.50.60
• Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure frozen fillets are below -18°C to meet prior-sanctioned inspection requirements for seafood imports
• Avoid misclassification as minced meat by confirming fillets are intact pieces, not processed into pellets or flours under chapter notes
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