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.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If rockfish instead of cusk
Similar whitefish like rockfish have separate salted headings, based on species specificity.
If dried and pelletized for feed
Dried fish pellets for non-human use shift to Chapter 07 vegetables/fruits if agglomerated per notes.
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
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