Fresh Chilled Pacific Hake
Pacific hake (Merluccius productus) from the Merlucciidae family, supplied fresh or chilled for commercial fisheries. Classified under HTS 0302.59.50 as 'other' fish from listed gadiform families, not fillets or offal. Popular in surimi production and fresh markets.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| đ¨đłChina | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| đ˛đ˝Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| đ¨đŚCanada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| đŠđŞGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| đŻđľJapan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen whole
Freezing moves the product to heading 0303.59.50 for other frozen gadiform fish.
If processed into pellets fit for human consumption
Pellets suitable for human food are excluded from 0305-0308 and go to heading 0309.
If cooked and canned
Prepared or preserved fish fall under Chapter 16, not fresh/chilled classifications.
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Import Tips & Compliance
⢠Label with exact scientific name and harvest date to support fresh/chilled HTS claim
⢠Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as fillets, which requires different documentation
⢠Check for quota restrictions on Pacific hake imports from certain origins
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