Frozen Whiting Hake Fillets
Frozen skinless, boneless fillets from whiting hake (Merluccius bilinearis), often marketed as 'whiting' in trade. These fillets are used in value-added products like fish portions and are classified under the tariff item for hake (Merluccius spp.) in 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
• Ensure the species is listed as Merluccius bilinearis, even if marketed as 'whiting,' to avoid misclassification
• Confirm the product is not minced or ground, which would fall under heading 03.09
• Keep documentation of the product's origin and processing for CBSA review
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