Fresh White Hake from China
Chilled whole white hake (Urophycis tenuis), a slender-bodied fish from US coastal waters, excluding any fillets. This fits HTS 0302.54.5000 for other hake species under Urophycis spp., fresh or chilled. Ideal for grilling or soups due to its delicate texture.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Use FDA prior notice for chilled fish imports and include species verification from fishery observers
• Avoid vacuum packaging that could imply preservation, risking shift to prepared goods
• Monitor for illegal fishing certifications under MSC or equivalent for smoother entry