Brined Cusk Whole Round from Japan
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.
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%
Import Tips
• 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