Fresh Red Hake from Germany
Whole red hake (Urophycis chuss) harvested from Northeast Atlantic waters, chilled and gutted for freshness. Classified under HTS 0302.54.5000 as 'other' hake from Urophycis spp., not fillets or meat of heading 0304. Commonly used in ethnic cuisines and fish sticks.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide catch certificates and chain-of-custody docs to prove it's Urophycis spp. hake and not general whitefish
• Label clearly as 'fresh/chilled hake' with lot codes to prevent confusion with frozen products at entry
• Ensure no mincing or mechanical separation, as that would move to heading 0305 for fish meal