Frozen Hake for Surimi
Frozen hake blocks (Merluccius spp.) imported in large, unprocessed blocks for use in surimi production. The product is not filleted or otherwise prepared, and is classified as frozen hake under tariff item 0303.66.00, which covers hake of the families Merlucciidae and Moridae in frozen form.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the hake is of a species not listed under Merluccius or Urophycis
Covers other frozen fish not elsewhere specified, which may apply if the species is outside the named genera.
If the product is processed into surimi paste or ground meat
Frozen fish meat (whether or not minced) of hake falls under heading 03.04, not 03.03.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the hake blocks are not mixed with other species or additives, as this could change classification
• Verify that the product is unfit for direct retail sale (e.g
• not filleted) to stay within this tariff item
• Keep documentation of the species (Merluccius spp.) and freezing method for CBSA inspection
Related Products under Tariff item 0303.66.00
Frozen Argentine Hake HG
Frozen Argentine hake (Merluccius hubbsi), headed and gutted, packed in 15 kg cartons. This product is a whole fish form, not fillets or other meat of heading 03.04, and is fit for human consumption, falling under tariff item 0303.66.00 for hake of the Merluccius spp.
Frozen European Hake Whole
Whole frozen European hake (Merluccius merluccius) from Northeast Atlantic fisheries, typically headed and gutted. This product is a whole fish form, not fillets or other meat of heading 03.04, and is fit for human consumption, falling under tariff item 0303.66.00 for hake of the Merluccius spp.
Frozen Pacific Hake Whole
Whole round frozen Pacific hake (Merluccius productus), wild-caught off the US West Coast, vacuum-packed. This product is a whole fish form, not fillets or other meat of heading 03.04, and is fit for human consumption, falling under tariff item 0303.66.00 for hake of the Merluccius spp.
Frozen Red Hake Blocks
Frozen blocks of red hake (Urophycis chuss) from US Northeast waters, packed in 20 kg master boxes for industrial use. This product is a whole fish form, not fillets or other meat of heading 03.04, and is fit for human consumption, falling under tariff item 0303.66.00 for hake of the Urophycis spp.
Frozen Silver Hake Fillets
Whole frozen silver hake (Merluccius bilinearis) caught in the Atlantic and quick-frozen at sea to preserve freshness. Despite the name 'fillets' in the product description, the product is actually whole fish, not fillets, and is classified under tariff item 0303.66.00 as frozen hake of the Merluccius species.
Frozen Southern Hake Portions
Frozen skin-on portions of southern hake (Merluccius australis), not fully filleted. This product is a whole fish form, not fillets or other meat of heading 03.04, and is fit for human consumption, falling under tariff item 0303.66.00 for hake of the Merluccius spp.