Chilled European Hake Fillets in 2kg Pack
Chilled European hake (Merluccius merluccius), scaled with guts removed, in a 2kg retail tray. This product is fresh, not filleted, and falls under tariff item 0302.54.00 as hake of the Merluccius species, excluding fish meat of heading 03.04.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is further processed into fillets or other fish meat
Fillets and fish meat are classified under heading 03.04, not under fresh whole fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is clearly labeled as fresh, not frozen, and that the species is identified as Merluccius merluccius on the commercial invoice
• Verify that the product is not filleted or otherwise processed beyond scaling and gutting to avoid classification under heading 03.04
• Keep temperature logs to prove the fish was chilled throughout transport
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