Frozen Skinned Hake Blocks for Mincing
Large frozen blocks of skinned hake (Merluccius spp.) fillets, each weighing over 4.5 kg, imported for further processing into minced or ground fish meat of uniform size. These are frozen fillets of hake, fitting the tariff item for hake under 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 minced or ground hake meat rather than fillets.
Other frozen fish meat falls under this residual tariff item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Clearly state the intended use (mincing) on import documents, but ensure the product is not already minced to avoid heading 03.09
• Verify the species is Merluccius spp. to stay within this tariff item
• Keep the blocks frozen during transport to maintain quality and compliance
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