Fresh Whiting Hake Tray 3kg
Southeastern hake (Urophycis cirrata), scaled with fins off, chilled in 3kg polystyrene tray with absorbent pad. Under HTS 0302.54.11.00 as qualifying hake species, scaled minimally processed in small container.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If other non-Gadidae family saltwater fish
Hake not specifically Merluccius/Urophycis would fall under general other fish subheading.
If made into fish pellets
Chapter note defines pellets separately; agglomerated products go to 0309 if human food but processed differently.
If haddock specifically
Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) from listed families has dedicated subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Immediate container means outermost retail pack; no secondary bulk boxing before entry
• Declare exact species (Urophycis spp.); generic 'hake' may trigger CBP verification
• Avoid moisture loss claims; ensure chain of cold from vessel to import
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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.
Chilled European Hake Fillets in 2kg Pack
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Scaled Red Hake in 1kg Vacuum Pack
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Gutted Argentine Hake 5.5kg Box
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Scaled Pacific Hake Portions 4kg
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Norwegian Hake Retail Pack 2.5kg
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