Brined Cusk Fish Blocks

Skinless, boneless blocks of cusk (Brosme brosme) preserved in brine, not dried or smoked. This fits HTS 0305.69.10 as cusk is explicitly listed among salted/brined fish excluding offal.

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.

0305.51.00Same rate: 35%

If rockfish instead of cusk

Similar whitefish like rockfish have separate salted headings, based on species specificity.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If dried and pelletized for feed

Dried fish pellets for non-human use shift to Chapter 07 vegetables/fruits if agglomerated per notes.

0304.83Lower: 10% vs 35%

If flash-frozen blocks

Frozen fish blocks are classified by freezing method in heading 0304, not salting.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label with precise species (Brosme brosme) and brine-only processing to secure correct heading

Avoid vacuum packaging that could imply drying; use open brine drums if possible

Check EU export certs for antibiotic residues common in whitefish