Fresh Chilled Silver Hake in 1.5kg Tray
Silver hake (Merluccius bilinearis) that has been scaled with heads, viscera, and fins removed, packed fresh and chilled in a vacuum-sealed tray weighing 1.5 kg gross. This falls under HTS 0302.54.11.00 as it is Urophycis spp. hake, minimally processed by scaling, and in an immediate container under 6.8 kg.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unscaled
Unscaled hake remains in the immediate preceding subheading for unscaled product in small containers.
If frozen
Frozen hake shifts to Chapter 3 heading 0303 for frozen fish, same species and processing level.
If heads/v viscera/fins not removed
Hake not further processed beyond basic chilling but retaining heads etc. falls under 0302.71 for whole hake.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify scaling process documentation to confirm no further processing beyond heads/v viscera/fins removal
• Ensure immediate containers weigh ≤6.8kg gross; provide weight certificates from packer
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and temperature logs for chilled fish to avoid holds
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Chilled European Hake Fillets in 2kg Pack
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Scaled Red Hake in 1kg Vacuum Pack
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