IQF Frozen Cusk Fillet Portions

Individually quick frozen (IQF) portions cut from cusk fillets, perfect for retail seafood counters. HTS 0304.89.50.60 applies to these frozen cusk fillet products as 'other fish fillets,' not altered into minced or pellet form.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If further processed into frozen fish meals or flours

Vegetable-like processed fish products or meals may shift chapters; pure fillets stay in Chapter 3.

0304.89Same rate: 35%

If hake fillets instead of cusk

Hake has its own statistical breakout in 0304.89; cusk uses the residual 0304.89.50.60.

1604.11.20Higher: 41% vs 35%

If canned or preserved after freezing

Preserved tuna-like preparations go to 1604, excluding raw frozen fillets from Chapter 3 scope.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare net weight accurately excluding glaze/ice to avoid overvaluation penalties common in frozen seafood imports

Ensure country of catch documentation, as cusk is primarily North Atlantic, for potential trade agreement duty reductions

Test for histamine levels pre-shipment, as frozen fish fillets are subject to FDA defect action levels