Salted Cusk Loins from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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