Scale-Free Brined Cusk from Germany
Cusk in brine with scales removed but otherwise whole (heads, fins, viscera, vertebral column present), not dried or smoked. This minimal processing qualifies it for HTS 0305.69.10.29 as salted/brined cusk. Used in gourmet seafood preparations.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Submit processing manifests detailing exact steps (e.g
• descaling only) to prevent disputes over 'further processed' status
• Ensure cold chain compliance during transit to maintain brine integrity and avoid spoilage claims
• Be aware of statistical reporting requirements for cusk, which may require species-specific declarations