Skin-On Frozen Cusk Fillets
Frozen cusk fillets with skin intact, sourced from sustainable North Atlantic fisheries, ideal for pan-searing or baking. Falls under HTS 0304.89.50.60 as frozen fillets of other fish designated as cusk, whether skin-on or off, as long as not minced or pelletized per chapter notes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from Alaska pollock or other named species
Specific frozen fillets like pollock use 0304.89.10; cusk defaults to 'other' in 0304.89.50 with sub-statistical breakouts.
If imported as frozen whole cusk, not filleted
Whole frozen cusk fish are classified under 0302 for frozen fish excluding fillets, per chapter structure separating fillets from whole forms.
If minced frozen cusk meat
Minced fish meat shifts to 0304.90, as the heading specifies 'whether or not minced' but separates in subheadings from intact fillets.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include commercial invoice detailing skin-on status, weight, and catch origin to support valuation and HTS verification at entry
• Check for Section 609 compliance if any shrimp bycatch in processing, though primarily for shrimp products per statistical note
• Label packages clearly as 'frozen cusk fillets' to distinguish from whole fish or steaks under different subheadings
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