Frozen Minced Hake Fish Paste
Frozen minced hake meat (Merluccius spp.) in bulk containers over 6.8 kg, for further processing into fish sticks or patties. This product is classified under tariff item 0304.99.00 as 'other' frozen fish meat, excluding flours and pellets.
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 in fillet form
Frozen hake fillets are classified under a specific tariff item for hake fillets.
If the product is salted or in brine
Salted fish, including minced forms, falls under heading 03.05.
If the product is prepared as a fish paste for direct consumption
Prepared fish products are classified in Chapter 16.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is not in pellet form, as pellets are excluded from headings 03.05 to 03.08
• Declare the species (Merluccius spp.) and processing stage to avoid classification issues
• Keep documentation of the bulk packaging (over 6.8 kg) for CBSA
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