Frozen Cusk Fillets from China
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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Import Tips
• 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