IQF Frozen Whiting Hake
Individually quick frozen (IQF) whiting hake (Merluccius hubbsi), skin-on, for retail seafood markets. This product is a whole fish form, not fillets or other meat of heading 03.04, and is fit for direct consumption, falling under tariff item 0303.66.00 for hake of the Merluccius spp.
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 product is cut into fillets
Frozen fillets are classified under heading 03.04.
If the species is not Merluccius or Urophycis
Other frozen fish not elsewhere specified would be classified here.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fish are whole and not filleted to qualify under heading 03.03
• Label with the scientific name Merluccius hubbsi and the country of origin
• Keep the IQF process documented and provide a health certificate to CBSA
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