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Frozen Cusk Fillets from Japan

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.

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 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

Frozen Cusk Fillets from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0304.89.50.60