Fresh Deep-Water Hake from Germany
Chilled Merluccius capensis (shallow-water hake) caught off Namibia, whole fish without heading 0304 meat. HTS 0302.54.5000 covers this as other hake from Merluccius spp. Used in canned products or fresh sales.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include export health certificates from origin confirming no contaminants for FDA import
• Weigh and declare net weight excluding ice/glaze to avoid duty overpayment
• Flag as 'other hake' distinctly from Alaska pollock to prevent misclassification