Salted Cusk Loins from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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