Salted Cusk Loins from Canada
Skin-on loins from cusk (Brosme brosme), lightly salted and packed in brine, not dried or smoked. This fits HTS 0305.69.10.49 as specifically named salted cusk, popular in Scandinavian-style preparations.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Obtain species certificates from certified labs, as cusk often confused with ling or related gadoids
• Ensure packaging maintains wet brine state to prevent duty shift to dried categories
• Declare exact salt content percentage for CBP verification against heading criteria