0305.69.10/Brined Cusk Fish Blocks/Japan

Brined Cusk Fish Blocks from Japan

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.

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

• 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