Chilled Silver Hake in 4kg Retail Pack
Chilled silver hake (Merluccius bilinearis) from the Merlucciidae family, scaled and finned, vacuum-sealed in retail pouches of 4kg total weight. This minimally processed fish is classified under tariff item 0302.59.00 as 'Other' fish of the specified families, fresh or chilled, excluding fillets and offal.
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 |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fish is scaled and finned but not further processed into fillets or meat
• Declare the scientific name (Merluccius bilinearis) to confirm classification under the Merlucciidae family
• Verify that the vacuum-sealed pouches are labeled with the product's country of origin for CBSA inspection
Related Products under Tariff item 0302.59.00
Bulk Chilled Pollock for Fishmeal
Bulk chilled whole pollock imported for fishmeal production, but still in fresh or chilled form and not processed into fillets or meat. Under tariff item 0302.59.00, classification is based on form and state, not end-use, so it remains a whole fish of the Gadidae family.
Chilled Gadidae Pollock Mix
Assorted chilled whole pollock species, including Alaska, saithe, and blue pollock, all from the Gadidae family, imported fresh or chilled. Mixed species are still classified under tariff item 0302.59.00 as 'other' fish, provided they are not fillets or meat.
Chilled Head-Off Gutted Pollock
Head-off, gutted (HOG) pollock, fresh or chilled, still considered a whole fish for tariff purposes as it is not further processed into fillets or meat. This product falls under tariff item 0302.59.00 for Gadidae fish, excluding edible offal.
Chilled Pollock for Surimi Processing
Fresh chilled whole pollock optimized for surimi production, from the Gadidae family, imported in whole form. Despite industrial end-use, classification under tariff item 0302.59.00 is based on the product's form and state, not its intended use.
Chilled Scaled Cod in 3kg Vacuum Pack
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Chilled Scaled Whiting in 6kg Tin
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