Brined Cusk Whole Round

Ungutted whole round cusk in heavy brine, not dried or smoked. HTS 0305.69.10 includes cusk in the salted/brined fish not otherwise processed.

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.

0302Lower: 10% vs 35%

If fresh whole

Fresh cusk in heading 0302; preservation defines chapter jump.

0305.69.20Higher: 40% vs 35%

If statistical breakouts for cusk specifically if tracked

Sub-suffixes for reporting but same duty heading.

1604.16.20Same rate: 35%

If pickled beyond simple brine

Added flavors/acids make it 'prepared' in Chapter 16.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Whole round requires gutting proof post-import if reprocessed

High brine density docs prevent 'in brine' disputes

Sustainability labels boost resale but check origin quotas