Fresh European Hake from Mexico
Merluccius merluccius (European hake), premium chilled whole fish from Mediterranean/Atlantic. HTS 0302.54.5000 for other hake, fresh/chilled whole excluding 0304 items. High demand in fine dining.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Secure EU export certs for traceability in US imports
• Ice ratio not exceeding 20% of total weight for accurate duty calculation
• Differentiate from pollack (0302.55) via DNA testing if challenged