Fresh Chilled Silver Hake
Silver hake (Merluccius bilinearis), a cold-water fish from the Merlucciidae family, imported fresh or chilled whole. This product falls under HTS 0302.59.50 as it belongs to the specified gadiform families, excluding fillets and offal. It is commonly used in seafood markets for immediate consumption or processing.
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
Frozen fish of the same families shift to Chapter 3 heading 0303 for frozen products.
If processed into fillets
Fish fillets and other fish meat are classified under heading 0304, regardless of family.
If Atlantic cod (Gadidae family)
Specific subheadings like 0302.71 exist for principal gadiform species such as cod.
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Import Tips & Compliance
⢠Verify species identification via scientific name to confirm Merlucciidae family classification
⢠Ensure refrigeration chain documentation to prove 'fresh or chilled' status, avoiding frozen reclassification
⢠Obtain catch certificates to comply with seafood import regulations and avoid antidumping duties
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Fresh Chilled Southern Blue Whiting
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Fresh Chilled Deepwater Ling
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Fresh Chilled Silver Cod
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