Salted Cusk Skin-On Fillets

Headed and gutted cusk fillets with skin intact, preserved by dry salting then light brining. Precisely matches HTS 0305.69.10.49 for salted cusk not dried/smoked, ideal for traditional drying later.

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.

0305.51.00.00Same rate: 35%

If allowed to dry during storage

Chapter notes prioritize drying over salting; moisture < threshold reclassifies.

0304.81Lower: 10% vs 35%

If filleted but frozen

Frozen fillets use fresh fish headings before preservation methods apply.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If made into pellets

Agglomerated fish products (per chapter note) go to heading 0309 if human food.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide photos showing moist surface confirming non-dried status

Include chain-of-custody docs tracing from vessel to salting facility

Beware salt crystal formation indicating potential drying shift