Scaled Red Hake in 1kg Vacuum Pack

Red hake (Urophycis chuss), scaled and headed, fresh chilled in 1kg vacuum-sealed pouch for retail. Fits HTS 0302.54.11.00 precisely as Urophycis spp., scaled but not otherwise processed, immediate container <6.8kg.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+35.0%38%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0304.94.10Lower: 10% vs 38%

If further processed to fillets

Removing all bones/skin to create fillets moves to heading 0304 for fish meat excluding offal.

0302.91Lower: 10% vs 38%

If livers and roe only

Edible offal like livers separated from carcass classified under 0302.91 regardless of species.

0305.41.00Higher: 40% vs 38%

If dried, even if unsalted

Any drying process shifts to heading 0305 for dried fish, same species.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide photos or inspector reports confirming only scaling/gutting done, no skinning

Ice-packed shipments need temperature monitoring records throughout transit

Check origin quotas for Urophycis species; some require additional fishery certifications

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