Brined Cusk Fish Blocks from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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