Brined Cusk Tails

Tail sections of cusk fish immersed in brine preservative, skin-on, no drying. Falls under HTS 0305.69.10.49 as specified salted cusk parts, valued for firm texture.

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.

0305.69.60Higher: 35.5% vs 35%

If other gadoids like sablefish

Remaining salted fish species grouped separately from named haddock/cusk.

0303.81.00Same rate: 35%

If live or fresh

Fresh cusk uses live/fresh headings before any preservation.

2309.90.44Lower: 25% vs 35%

If ground into meal

Milled fish products for feed shift out of edible fish chapters.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify anatomical cuts (tails vs fillets) clearly to prevent offal disputes

Maintain temperature logs showing no freezing/drying conditions

Partner with HTS-specialized customs brokers for gadoid species